Leadership team strengthened with new research & development director

ION SENSE is pleased to announce the appointment of Adrian Sharman as Research & Development Director, further strengthening its leadership team as the business continues to invest in innovation, product development and international growth.

This appointment spans both ION Science and ION SENSE, reinforcing a unified strategy across the group’s gas detection and sensing technology brands

Adrian brings extensive leadership experience in research and development, with a strong track record of leading multidisciplinary teams, accelerating innovation and guiding the development of commercially successful technologies. In his new role, he will lead ION SENSE’s R&D function, driving the development of next-generation products and supporting the company’s long-term strategic ambitions.

Adrian Sharman

He will work closely with the Board, including Mike Hawes, Managing Director, Jason Evans, Commercial Director, Steve Newcomb, Operations Director, and Nicola Howard, Group Finance Director, to help shape the next phase of ION Science’s innovation strategy and product roadmap.

Mike Hawes

Mike Hawes, Managing Director of ION Science, commented: "We are delighted to welcome Adrian to ION Science. He brings a wealth of R&D leadership experience, deep technical expertise and a strong track record of delivering innovation that supports business growth. Adrian’s appointment reflects our continued commitment to investing in technology, strengthening our product portfolio and ensuring we remain at the forefront of gas detection and sensing innovation. We look forward to the contribution he will make as we continue to deliver high-performance solutions to customers around the world."

Commenting on his appointment, Adrian Sharman said: "I am delighted to be joining ION Science at such an exciting point in its journey. The business has a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation and customer focus, and I look forward to working with the team to build on that success. There is a clear opportunity to further strengthen the company’s technology pipeline, accelerate product development and continue delivering solutions that bring meaningful value to customers across global markets."

Adrian’s appointment underlines ION SENSE’s continued focus on innovation, technical excellence and long-term growth, reinforcing the company’s commitment to developing market-leading gas detection and environmental monitoring solutions.