Olsen Actuators & Drives appoints new Managing Director

Olsen Actuators & Drives has announced the appointment of Ian Walch as its new Managing Director, effective from September 2024.

Piers Olsen has now moved to Chairman and will continue to focus on business development and strategic markets and applications.

With extensive experience across a range of sectors including aerospace, defence, and industrial, Ian has joined the team with a proven track record of restructuring, turn around and business growth

Ian’s vision for Olsen Actuators & Drives includes increasing revenue, developing skilled UK Engineering and Manufacturing capability and enhancing the company’s reputation in the market by providing safety-critical actuation.

Ian Walch, Managing Director at Olsen Actuators & Drives adds: “It is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Olsen business providing cutting edge Electrical Actuation solutions and products into blue chip clients across the world”.

Piers Olsen, Chairman at Olsen Actuators & Drives adds: “We fully support Ian with this opportunity and look forward to working with him to ensure success in this endeavour”.