Meet our team of experts
Directors
Chris Hansford
Managing Director
Chris Hansford is the Managing Director of Hansford Sensors Ltd. Chris is a qualified Electro-Mechanical Engineer and has over 35 years experience in vibration and condition monitoring. At the start of his career, Chris was employed as a Design Engineer by a company that provided condition monitoring services to the power sector.
In 1986, Chris was involved in the formation of a sensor manufacturing company and as Managing Director, continued to run the business for 20 years. During this time Chris successfully grew the business, which enabled him to gain a wealth of commercial experience within the UK market. In 2006, Chris moved on to set-up Hansford Sensors Ltd, manufacturing accelerometers and ancillary equipment. The business has continued to grow from strength to strength and is now a global leader in its market. This has provided Chris with extensive international experience which he is using to continue to expand into new markets.
Paul Carter
Finance Director
Paul Carter joined the Group as Finance Director in October 2019. Paul joined the team having spent over 15 years holding key Directorship positions, some of which were in UK listed businesses.
Paul brings valuable experience from the Information Technology, Defence and Electronics Manufacturing industries to the Group. While Paul held key leadership responsibilities, he led UK and overseas acquisitions, public company transactions, Strategic financing and ERP systems development. In addition, Paul also brings cross functional skills which will help develop the Groups already strong foundations.
Paul’s addition to the Hansford Sensors Group continues to strengthen the leadership team and supports our exciting opportunities for the future.
Our International Sales Leaders
Vinod Kasat
Hansford Sensors, India
Hansford Sensors, India is an independent firm and is managed by Vinod F Kasat. Vinod is an experienced and highly qualified engineer and manager. He studied at the University of Pune in India and graduated as a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, going on successfully to complete an MBA in Marketing. With over 9 years’ experience working with customers in many different market sectors and vibration applications. Hansford Sensors, India is responsible for sales and customer support services for India, Pakistan, China and the Middle East region.
Mateusz Bujak
VP Global Business Development
Mateusz has been working with leading companies across industry for over ten years, providing technical and sales support, advice and expertise on all aspects of vibration measurement and diagnostics. He’s a highly qualified engineer, with degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Automation and Robotics and has led the Hansford Sensors’ team in Poland since 2009.
Danielle Wethington
VP Sales – USA
Hansford Sensors Inc located in Inman, South Carolina is led by Danielle, a graduate in Engineering from Purdue University with previous experience in a technical role. Supporting customers with prompt delivery, competitive prices and outstanding technical knowledge and support with all orders and enquiries. Hansford Sensors Inc supplies vibration measurement equipment to companies in North America to enable them to optimise their operations.