OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM

Jason Fenn joined Hale Hamilton as Managing Director in July 2016. Prior to joining Mr. Fenn held senior business leadership roles within aerospace and defence businesses including those owned by Ametek Inc., Eaton Inc. and Doncasters Ltd. During his 30+ year career in aerospace and defence, Mr. Fenn has also held senior functional leadership roles in operations and engineering with Cobham plc and Meggitt plc respectively. Mr. Fenn is a time served engineering apprentice and in addition to his engineering qualifications has an MBA from Reading University and a MSc in International Human Resource Management from Manchester Metropolitan University.

Paul Cahill joined Hale Hamilton as Finance Director in March 2022. Prior to joining Mr Cahill held senior financial roles within pump, filtration and valve manufacturing businesses owned by international firms including SPX Flow Inc., Celeros Flow Technology Inc. and Grundfos Pumps. Paul received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies at the University of Brighton before qualifying as an accountant while at Hillier Hopkins LLP.

Josh Freeman was appointed Sales Director in July 2020 having previously held senior sales roles within Hale Hamilton and IMI. Josh has a first-class Engineering degree from Southbank University and has more than 30 years of experience in the high-pressure fluid control business.

Thomas Nichol was appointed Engineering Director in January 2023. Prior to this he served as Head of Engineering from April 2021 to January 2023 and Engineering Knowledge Transfer Lead from 2018 to 2021, based in our production and engineering facility in India. He joined Hale Hamilton in 2008 and after completing his apprenticeship moved into the development testing department and later design engineering. He holds a first-class Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chris Shimman joined Hale Hamilton as Master Scheduler in May 2018 and advanced within the company to assume the role of Director of Operations in May 2023. Prior to joining Mr. Shimman held senior operational roles within Aerospace, Defence and Green energy businesses owned by international firms including Eaton, AMETEK Airtechnology Group Ltd and Bowan Power. Chris received his bachelor’s degree in Computer Studies from Kingston University, went on to study a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and became Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) through APIC.

Jo Ratoo joined HHV March 2022 supporting HR Director, prior to joining HHV Jo held senior position at a computer software business as European Payroll Manager, Jo is a qualified accountant as well as holding qualifications as a CIPP and CIPD Diplomas.