Our mission is to engineer invention through curiosity and creativity using our core technology. Our vision is to be the global leader in the provision of distinctive technologies for demanding applications. All our managers combine technical and engineering experience from a wide range of industries and share a commitment to our core values:
People-centred: People are our lifeblood, they provide new ideas which fuel better products, services and processes. It is our commitment to nurture those around us, always fairly supporting their endeavours and building their confidence to go further.
Sustainability: FT Technologies enables the production of clean and sustainable energy through its involvement with the wind energy market. It is our commitment to do more to meet the needs of the present while enabling future generations to meet their own needs.
Listening: Listening uncovers value that allows us to achieve and exceed expectations while delivering commercially viable solutions. It is our commitment to listen and never lecture.
Engineering Excellence: Engineering knowledge provides us with the intellectual horsepower to deliver on our commitments and sets us apart from our competition. It is our commitment to push technological boundaries, relentlessly advancing each day.
Quality-focused: Quality sets us apart, it allows us to be a leader rather than one of the pack. It is our commitment always to hold the pursuit of quality top of mind and strive to be the best.
Innovation: Innovation through experimentation drives us forward. It allows us to be open-minded in our provision of solutions. It is our commitment to always innovate, never settling for the status quo.
Robin Strachan
Director of Technology
Robin joined FT back in 1996 and worked closely with Dr Savvas Kapartis on the development of Acu-Res ® Technology and FT’s very first wind sensor. Since then, he has worked as Chief Engineer and now, as Director of Technology, he oversees the company’s strategic product development. Liaising closely with customers to identify and resolve issues, he works to improve current products as well as developing new technologies. Currently, he is excited to be developing new products for the aviation market. Prior to FT, Robin worked at BAE on Harrier GR mk7 Cockpit Video Systems and Eurofighter Warnings Panel. Robin holds a BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of the West of Scotland.
Robin Strachan
Director of Technology
Robin joined FT back in 1996 and worked closely with Dr Savvas Kapartis on the development of Acu-Res ® Technology and FT’s very first wind sensor. Since then, he has worked as Chief Engineer and now, as Director of Technology, he oversees the company’s strategic product development. Liaising closely with customers to identify and resolve issues, he works to improve current products as well as developing new technologies. Currently, he is excited to be developing new products for the aviation market. Prior to FT, Robin worked at BAE on Harrier GR mk7 Cockpit Video Systems and Eurofighter Warnings Panel. Robin holds a BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of the West of Scotland.
Louise Romano
Human Resources Director
Louise is a Chartered member of the CIPD and holds a degree in HR and Masters’ degree in Management. Her experience involves all aspects of HR, specialising in talent management and change projects. Louise is passionate about learning & development, holding the ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching & Mentoring, alongside MBTI, SDI & FIRO-B qualifications. She speaks Italian and French and enjoys using her languages at work thanks to the global and inclusive culture at FT.
Louise Romano
Human Resources Director
Louise is a Chartered member of the CIPD and holds a degree in HR and Masters’ degree in Management. Her experience involves all aspects of HR, specialising in talent management and change projects. Louise is passionate about learning & development, holding the ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching & Mentoring, alongside MBTI, SDI & FIRO-B qualifications. She speaks Italian and French and enjoys using her languages at work thanks to the global and inclusive culture at FT.
Brian Monaghan
Head of Quality
Brian joined FT in 2016 and is responsible for all Quality processes within the company. Brian enjoys working with colleagues across the business to deliver measurable improvement and value for our customers. The Deming PDCA cycle and Risk Based Thinking underpin the FT Management System which supports a strong culture of Continuous Improvement. Brian aims to strengthen the CI culture at FT and to ensure CI activity is guided by appropriate and sufficiently sensitive metrics. Prior to FT, Brian spent 15 years in quality management in product design and manufacture for high-reliability applications, mainly broadcast engineering. Brian holds a BEng in Electronics Engineering.
Brian Monaghan
Manufacturing Director
Brian joined FT in 2016 and is responsible for manufacturing operations. Brian enjoys the support of a highly motivated and flexible workforce under the leadership of an expert middle-management team. The Manufacturing team with the support of the wider business is fully focused on customer service. And our relentless pursuit of operational excellence in every facet of factory operations is foundational to our success in meeting and surpassing our customers’ expectations.
Duncan Green
IT Director
Duncan joined FT in 2017 and is responsible for the implementation and delivery of all information technology, infrastructure planning and system architecture. After working for many years in international e-commerce, Duncan is now highly involved in the implementation of a new ERP system at FT, designed to streamline and improve processes across the entire company. Duncan enjoys building up teams and working with smart people with positive, can do attitudes. A native of South Africa, he holds a National Diploma in Information technology from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
Duncan Green
IT Director
Duncan joined FT in 2017 and is responsible for the implementation and delivery of all information technology, infrastructure planning and system architecture. After working for many years in international e-commerce, Duncan is now highly involved in the implementation of a new ERP system at FT, designed to streamline and improve processes across the entire company. Duncan enjoys building up teams and working with smart people with positive, can do attitudes. A native of South Africa, he holds a National Diploma in Information technology from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
Caroline Scott
Financial Controller
Caroline joined FT back in 2006 when there were only 20 employees. Responsible for all aspects of financial control, payroll, preparation of financial statements and management information, Caroline has played a pivotal role in the rapid expansion of the company since that time. Caroline is a qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA). She also holds a BA in Classics from the Open University, and an MA in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University.
Caroline Scott
Financial Controller
Caroline joined FT back in 2006 when there were only 20 employees. Responsible for all aspects of financial control, payroll, preparation of financial statements and management information, Caroline has played a pivotal role in the rapid expansion of the company since that time. Caroline is a qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA). She also holds a BA in Classics from the Open University, and an MA in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University.
Clive Hamblett
Automation Director
Clive joined FT in 2006 and leads the Automation team which develops and supports flexible automated manufacturing to efficiently produce products with the highest quality and repeatability. Clive enjoys the demanding challenges involved in designing and building innovative automated machines, and embracing new technologies. Clive has a background in the automotive and nuclear industries with a wealth of experience in robotics and factory automation along with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Clive Hamblett
Automation Director
Clive joined FT in 2006 and leads the Automation team which develops and supports flexible automated manufacturing to efficiently produce products with the highest quality and repeatability. Clive enjoys the demanding challenges involved in designing and building innovative automated machines, and embracing new technologies. Clive has a background in the automotive and nuclear industries with a wealth of experience in robotics and factory automation along with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Olivier Schlenkhoff-Hus
Director of R&D
Olivier joined FT in 2009 and has been instrumental in launching several new products, as well as steering our R&D programme and the future product development roadmap. Olivier is responsible for all engineering research, design and development with the electronics, software, mechanical, acoustics, aerodynamics, materials and environmental testing teams. Prior to joining FT, Olivier was a Senior Scientist at Philips Research where he specialised in wireless communication systems and clean tech innovation. Olivier holds an engineering degree from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Ingénieurs de Caen and an MSc in Communication Systems Engineering from the University of Kent.
Olivier Schlenkhoff-Hus
Director of R&D
Olivier joined FT in 2009 and has been instrumental in launching several new products, as well as steering our R&D programme and the future product development roadmap. Olivier is responsible for all engineering research, design and development with the electronics, software, mechanical, acoustics, aerodynamics, materials and environmental testing teams in our UK headquarters and in the R&D centre in Madrid. Prior to joining FT, Olivier was a Senior Scientist at Philips Research where he specialised in wireless communication systems and clean tech innovation. Olivier holds an engineering degree from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Ingénieurs de Caen and an MSc in Communication Systems Engineering from the University of Kent.
