Gordon Wakeford
Managing Director, Siemens Mobility UK
Appointed Divisional Managing Director Siemens Mobility UK in August 2008, Gordon Wakeford is responsible for leading the Siemens Traffic Solutions, Siemens Infrastructure Logistics, Rail Automation and Rail Rolling Stock businesses in the UK. With a headcount of some 1700 employees these businesses deliver total traffic solutions, airport baggage handling systems, postal automation equipment, rail electrification, signalling and train supply and maintenance throughout the country. Gordon is a member of the UK Siemens Industry Executive Management Board and the Siemens Mobility International Management Board. He is also a non Executive Director for Siemens Roke Manor Research UK.
Prior to taking over his current role, Gordon was the Managing Director of Siemens Traffic Controls and prior to this the Managing Director of Standard Drives, Congleton. Gordon was responsible for the overall management, strategic development and co-ordination of Siemens activities within these businesses. During his Congleton appointment he was seconded to German operations for 14 months.
Gordon is the Siemens representative on the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Manufacturing Council. He has appeared on both BBC radio and television discussing the productivity drive within British industry and the part that management has to play.
His experience and knowledge has been gained in a wide variety of roles which included engineering, projects, management, purchasing and operations management before taking on general management positions.