Stuart Roby joins Spirax Group as Managing Director of WMFTS

We are pleased to announce that Stuart Roby has joined Spirax Group today (6 January 2025) as Managing Director of our Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions business (Watson-Marlow) and as a member of the Group Executive Committee.

Stuart joins us from The Vita Group, a provider of flexible polyurethane foam products, where he was Managing Director of the Technical and Flooring Business, having previously served as their Business Development Director.

Group CEO Nimesh Patel said: “We are delighted to welcome Stuart to Spirax Group as the Managing Director of Watson-Marlow, succeeding Andrew Mines who is now leading our Electric Thermal Solutions Business.  Throughout his career, Stuart has developed broad operational experience with expertise in LEAN manufacturing and an understanding of direct sales. This means he is well placed to support Watson-Marlow as we evolve the business in line with our customers’ changing needs and our growth focus.”

Commenting on his appointment, Stuart Roby said: “I am delighted to be joining this exceptional Group and leading the Watson-Marlow business. I have been really impressed by the passion and commitment demonstrated by those colleagues I have already had the pleasure of meeting. It’s clear to me that this is a Group that really lives its values and is motivated by its purpose to engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world.

“I am very much looking forward to the weeks and months ahead, getting to know colleagues, customers and all those who support Watson-Marlow in the delivery of our fluid technology solutions.”