Executive Team

Thomas joined ETL in 2024, bringing an incredible wealth of experience to the team, with a background deeply rooted in test and measurement, environmental testing where he gained extensive exposure to RF and microwave technology. Having spent the last 8 years making waves in the SatCom industry.

Alex joined ETL Systems in 2023 as Chief Operating Officer. He brings with him over 25 years’ experience as a transformational leader with deep knowledge of manufacturing, operations and supply chain management. Before joining ETL, he held senior leadership positions with Magellan Aerospace, Cobham group and most recently as Vice President of Operations and UK Managing Director at Abaco Systems.

As a seasoned people leader, Alex understands the day to day demands of the manufacturing and operations environment and is passionate about engaging, developing and empowering his teams.

Kevin joined ETL Systems in 2023 as Chief Executive Officer. He brings with him over 20 years’ experience in RF Systems within Satellite and Defence communications markets. Before joining ETL, he was Vice President and Managing Director of the Microwave, Microelectronics and Secure Communications Divisions of API Technologies Corporation. Kevin has significant experience of leading technology companies and will bring new skills and ideas to help ETL Systems unlock the next phase of its growth journey.

Joanna joined ETL Systems in 2022, during a time of rapid and exciting growth for the company. As the head of ETL’s HR department, Joanna provides strategic HR leadership to all areas of the business. She brings over 20 years of experience to the Executive Team, with past roles spanning areas including Learning & Development and Organisational Design. Most recently she oversaw HR delivery on a global basis for Genus PLC group functions as a senior member of the HR function at Genus PLC, working alongside the Global Executive Leadership Team to deliver people strategy across EMEA, APAC, LATAM and North America.

Paul joined the team in 2018, bringing over 15 years’ experience in the satellite communications industry. In that time he has taken lead roles in the design and development of industry leading avionics SATCOM terminals, spacecraft RF systems and satellite ground segment equipment, covering both ends of the SATCOM link.

Paul relocated to the UK from Cape Town, South Africa in 2016. He has a Bachelor of Technology in Electronic Engineering from the University of South Africa.

Paul joined ETL in 2011 following a long career at Roland (UK) Limited (Finance Director) and a successful period consulting with a number of companies in a variety of industry segments including Advertising, Retail, FMCG, Distribution and Manufacturing.

He has a BSc in Economics and Accounts and is a Chartered Accountant.

Andrew's speciality is the sales and marketing of technical communications products, with a focus on developing international brands and sales networks. He joined the ETL team in June 2005 to support its expansion into new global markets and has since seen sales grow around 20% per year.

Andrew has an MBA from Edinburgh University.