Simon joined AMS in 2002 as Group Information Systems Manager and, during the Company’s growth since then, he has overseen many key IT projects including implementing ERP systems across the Group, integrating acquisitions and relocating the business into its existing Winsford site. Simon has over 25 years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems implementation and software development gained from a number of different industries. Prior to joining AMS, he was Worldwide IT Manager at Whitford Plastics Ltd, a manufacturer of fluropolymer coatings, supporting them through a period of rapid growth, managing multiple sites and key IT projects including ERP implementation and adoption of the Euro for the European offices. Simon was appointed to the Senior Management Team in January 2015.

Andy joined AMS in July 2022 as Group R&D Director. Originally trained as a Pharmacist with a PhD in drug delivery Andy has over 25 years of R&D experience leading teams with responsibilities ranging from Drug Product Development, Device Development and Drug-Device Combination Products. Andy served 17 years at AstraZeneca, where he also gained international experience through roles based in the UK, Sweden and the USA. After leaving AstraZeneca he joined Bespak, spending eight years at their Innovation Centre in Cambridge, UK. Prior to joining AMS, Andy was Vice President Innovation at Bespak (part of the Recipharm Group).

Rose joined AMS in May 2013 as Group QA/RA Director having completed her Masters Degree in Precision Engineering from Nanyang Technology University in Singapore. Rose has over 20 years experience working for medical device companies and has a strong background in setting up effective quality systems. Rose has worked for Bausch & Lomb International Healthcare, Nypro and spent nine years at Medical House Products plc as Director of Quality, Regulatory Affairs and Operations. Prior to joining AMS, Rose was Head of Quality and Regulatory Affairs at Bespak, part of Consort Medical plc. Rose is also a 6 Sigma Master Black Belt.

Prior to joining AMS in January 2006 Ross graduated with his BSc from University of Glasgow and then completed an MSc in Entrepreneurial Studies from Glasgow Caledonian University. Following university, Ross then spent five years within the Pharmaceutical industry. Upon joining AMS, from 2006 to 2012, Ross worked across our direct and distributed sales functions both in the UK Sales organisation, before taking on responsibility for the European Woundcare Business in 2010. In 2012 Ross relocated to the US. In his role as National Sales Manager Americas, he contributed to a period of sustained and high growth for the LiquiBand® franchise. In October 2016 Ross returned to the UK to take up a new role as Director of Sales for US, UK and Germany and quickly moved into the Global Sales Director role for the Surgical Business Unit. In January 2021, Ross was appointed to the Business Unit Director role for the Surgical Business Unit.

Cathy joined AMS in May 2017 as Group HR Director. Cathy graduated with a degree in Business Studies from Liverpool John Moores University and completed a Masters in Business Administration at Strathclyde University. She spent five years working for Amazon and was Head of HR for their final mile delivery business (a start-up business for Amazon). Prior to this Cathy held senior HR roles for Xerox (supporting the outsourcing of managed services from government and blue chip organisations to Xerox) and Emirates Airline, based in Dubai (where she supported the growth of the airline in new geographies and acquisitions).

Becky joined AMS in July 2015 as Business Unit Director of OEM and Bulk Materials. Becky graduated with a degree in Modern Languages (French and German) with International Studies from South Bank University in 1993 and completed an Executive Masters of Business Administration at Lancaster University in 2000. Becky has more than 13 years’ experience in the Medical Device sector, having held various Senior Management roles, most recently as European Sales Director for Scapa Healthcare.

Lynaye joined AMS in February 2023 as Group Quality Director, she has over 13 years’ experience working within the medical device industry, having held various senior roles, most recently as Worldwide Quality Director at Peli BioThermal. Lynaye has a strong background in implementation of effective quality systems with specific focus in compliance, harmonisation across multiple sites, alignment of quality initiatives to strategic business goals, driving operational improvement, cost reduction, and developing a consistent quality culture.