Trackwise Designs plc has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Steve Hudson as Chief Operating Officer (non main Board). This is a new position reporting to the Chief Executive, with the COO responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational functions of the company across its three sites, including the fit out of the new Stonehouse site. Steve has over 20 years' experience in the automotive and aerospace industry. He started his career at Rover Group, before moving onto operational, quality and programme leadership roles at Bentley Motors and Rolls Royce Aerospace. He was most recently at Williams Advanced Engineering, where his responsibilities included growing operations and battery manufacturing capability.