Liverpool-based Surface Transforms plc, manufacturers of carbon fibre reinforced ceramic automotive brake discs, announced the appointment of Stephen Easton as its new (non-board) chief operating officer, effective September 4, 2023. 

Easton joins Surface Transforms from SGL Carbon, where he is currently UK Managing Director.

“During his 16-year tenure at SGL Carbon, a graphite and fibre manufacturing company, he has held various leadership positions both in the UK and US, specialising in carbon and oxidised fibre,” said Surface Transforms.

“Prior to this, he worked in a number of different operational roles for Brand-Rex, a cable manufacturing company.  

“He holds an honours degree in Manufacturing Engineering & Management from the University of Dundee.

“Stephen’s appointment is a further step in the strengthening of the company’s senior management team to ensure the company successfully delivers its current manufacturing expansion plan and financial transformation into a high revenue growth and profitable business.

“This includes the delivery of its £290m (lifetime value) order book and £393m (lifetime value) prospective contract pipeline.”

Surface Transforms CEO Kevin Johnson said: “We are delighted to welcome Stephen to this senior role in the Company.

“In particular the combination of his extensive manufacturing engineering experience, his highly relevant expertise in building and operating high temperature manufacturing plants and his people management skills are well suited to our current and future requirements. 

“We look forward to working with Stephen as the company executes it growth plans.”