Exova, the global testing, calibration and advisory services provider, has appointed aerospace testing specialist Clark Goodison as general manager of its Bridgwater, UK aerospace laboratory.
Clark joins Exova from Caparo Testing Technologies, where he was aviation business unit manager with responsibility for all commercial and operational aspects of the company’s European aerospace testing division. Prior to this, he was operations manager for Caparo’s NDT operation in Switzerland, supporting aerospace customers throughout Central Europe.
During a career spanning over 33 years, Clark has also held key positions with leading organisations including Lufthansa Technik Switzerland and Swiss International Airlines, and brings extensive knowledge of both NDT testing and the needs of the aerospace sector. With Exova, Clark will be responsible for leading the Bridgwater team, developing its provision of technically demanding services and furthering relationships with customers in new and existing markets.
Stuart Abbs, director of Aerospace, Europe at Exova said: “Clark brings outstanding technical knowledge and a proven track record in driving business development, with a strong focus on customer service. His experience working across all levels of the aerospace business, from NDT technician to business unit manager, gives him a unique perspective and understanding and he will play a key role in ensuring our customers receive the most effective technical, operational and commercial solutions.”
