Creating a safer, greener, more secure future.

Meet The Leadership Team

With Over A Century Of Collective Experience

Our senior management team brings expertise and strategic vision to WHIS. Each leader plays a pivotal role in driving our mission, upholding our values and shaping the future of our company. Get to know the individuals who are leading the way and ensuring our continued success in the industry.

Andrew Longhurst, Managing Director, with short grey hair, smiling in a dark suit.

Andrew Longhurst

Managing Director

Andrew is a WITTENSTEIN Pioneer, with over thirty years of experience in electrical, electronic, software engineering and business development. Andrew oversees the delivery of mission-critical software worldwide and is well-versed in the challenges of the safety-critical sector, valuing open-minded, innovative thinking.

James Stanley, Engineering Manager, with short brown hair and glasses, smiling in a checked shirt.

James Stanley

Head of Engineering

James has over 20 years of experience in the safety and verification of Real Time Operating Systems. As Engineering Manager, he is responsible for overseeing the engineering team and guiding technical strategy. James graduated in Mathematics (BSc) at the University of Exeter and Information Systems (MSc) at the University of Liverpool.

Emiliano Costagli, Product Manager, with long brown hair, smiling in a white shirt.

Emiliano Costagli

Product Manager

Emiliano has over 15 years of experience in real-time embedded software, digital signal and video processing. He drives product strategy and execution. His leadership skills contribute to the ongoing success of WHIS. Emiliano has a degree in Electronics Engineering at the University of Pisa.

Salomea Paprotny, Sales Leader, with short curly dark hair, wearing glasses and a white shirt.

Salomea Paprotny

Sales Leader

Salomea is a highly experienced, global sales executive, and a passionate believer in excellent customer relationship management, responsiveness and attentive customer service. She is an advocate for seeing the world from the customer’s perspective and finding solutions that meet their needs.

Stephanie Bean, Marketing Leader, with long blonde hair, smiling in a dark suit and white shirt.

Stephanie Bean

Marketing Leader

Stephanie is a dynamic Marketing Leader committed to fostering strategic industry partnerships. She has a focus on elevating the WITTENSTEIN high integrity systems brand and online footprint. Stephanie champions progressive marketing strategies and a collaborative approach to drive impactful results.

Simon Hodges

Process and Quality Manager

Simon brings unwavering dedication to continuous improvement, innovation and ensuring our products meet the highest quality standards. Simon’s expertise is the bedrock of our product and service integrity, driving our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.

Fiona Catham, Human Resources Manager, with short grey hair, smiling with a white shirt.

Fiona Chatham

Human Resources Manager

Fiona is an accomplished HR leader known for building strong relationships at every level of the organization. Experienced in dynamic environments, she drives growth, restructuring, and cultural transformation through expertise in workforce planning, employee relations, and performance management.

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