A Legacy of Leadership and Innovation
ION Science Ltd is part of Hive Technologies Group Ltd, a dynamic group encompassing Analox, Shawcity, and ION Science. Under Duncan Johns’ leadership, ION Science has strengthened its market position and significantly expanded its research, development, and manufacturing capabilities. A pivotal part of this growth has been the development of The Hive and The Hive Technology Centre (HTC), state-of-the-art facilities designed to drive future technological advancements. To differentiate its instrumentation division from its sensing technology solutions, ION Science recently launched the ION SENSE sub-brand, reinforcing its commitment to innovation across both product categories.
Duncan Johns: A New Role in Innovation
Duncan remains Hive Technologies Group CEO and transitions to Director of Innovation at ION Science Ltd, reflecting his unwavering commitment to pioneering new technologies and enhancing ION Science’s position as the global leader in PID detection solutions. His vision has been instrumental in shaping the company’s trajectory. In this new role, he will focus on steering the innovation roadmap to ensure ION Science remains at the forefront of the industry. This change complements the existing Board members, reinforcing a collaborative approach to driving technological advancements.
As the incoming Managing Director, Mike Hawes brings a wealth of experience and a deep alignment with the company’s core values and business principles of innovation, quality, and customer focus. His leadership will build upon the strong foundation established by Duncan, ensuring a seamless transition and continued success for ION Science Ltd. Duncan Johns commented on the transition:
“I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved at ION Science over the past 25 years. The company has grown significantly, and our commitment to innovation has never been stronger. Moving into this new role allows me to dedicate my focus to advancing our technology and ensuring we remain the market leader in PID and sensing technologies. I have every confidence in Mike’s leadership and look forward to supporting the next chapter of growth and innovation.”
Welcoming Mike Hawes as Managing Director
Mike Hawes added:
“It is an honour to step into the role of Managing Director at ION Science Ltd. The company’s dedication to innovation and excellence is truly inspiring, and I am excited to build upon the incredible work led by Duncan and the team. ION Science has a strong reputation in the industry, and I look forward to driving its continued success alongside our talented workforce.”
A Future of Growth and Technological Advancements
The Hive Technology Group, under Duncan Johns’ leadership as CEO, continues to foster a culture of innovation and excellence across its subsidiaries. With ION Science’s ongoing commitment to research and development, the company remains poised for a future of technological breakthroughs and sustained market leadership.
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