Manufacturing, Robotics & Automation

We find senior talent for robotics and automation companies
Our specialist manufacturing, robotics and automation Executive Search services are carried out by experienced recruitment consultants, skilled at navigating the highly complex, evolving areas of the market.

We support global businesses in the search and selection of senior leadership and technical roles.
Our Specialist Team

Wayne Passmore
Manager – Retail, Robotics & Supply Chain Technology

Wayne Passmore
Manager – Retail, Robotics & Supply Chain Technology
Email: wayne.passmore@gillespiemanners.com
Phone: 01442 861 026 ext 219
Wayne has 15+ years of recruitment experience and now leads our Retail, Robotics & Supply Chain Technology function.
Having delivered a number of projects for clients within Europe, North America and Asia, Wayne brings a wealth of knowledge within these markets. Wayne manages the delivery of searches across; Advisory Boards, C-Level, Senior Management, Sales, Professional Services, Product Management and Marketing. He’s worked with a variety of clients from start-ups, medium sized organisations through to global leaders in these markets.
Prior to working within the recruitment industry Wayne worked in the London Property and Real Estate market.

David McLaughlin
Senior Consultant – Retail, Robotics & Supply Chain Technology

David McLaughlin
Principle Consultant – Retail, Robotics & Supply Chain Technology
Email: david.mclaughlin@gillespiemanners.com
Phone: 01442 200 078 ext 227
With 15 years’ commercial experience, David joined Gillespie Manners in 2021, bringing a wealth of valuable client management experience.
David has since delivered a broad range of mid to senior and C-level Executive Search assignments across the UK, US, EMEA and APAC.

Conor Bates
Senior Consultant – Retail, Robotics & Supply Chain Technology

Conor Bates
Senior Consultant – Retail, Robotics & Supply Chain Technology
Email: conor.bates@gillespiemanners.com
Phone: 01442 289 163 ext 213
With over 4 years’ experience in Executive Search and resourcing, Conor is a Senior Consultant within the Robotics team, having progressed through Gillespie Manners starting from within the research division.
Conor has a successful track record in delivering Mid-level to senior leadership roles within the Robotics and Automation space globally, from market-leading OEM’s/integrators to smaller funded start-ups.

Callum Moriarty
Senior Consultant – Robotics & Automation

Callum Moriarty
Senior Consultant - Robotics & Automation
Email: callum.moriarty@gillespiemanners.com
Phone: 01442 861 027 ext 225
Callum began his Executive Search journey in May 2021, when he joined the Gillespie Manners team. He’s since been able to draw upon his background in sales, and client-facing roles, to deliver exceptional service to both clients and candidates in mission critical staffing projects. Callum has supported on a range of projects for senior and c-level roles in multiple sectors. He now specialises in robotics and automation assignments.

Jack Price
Consultant – Robotics & Automation

Jack Price
Consultant - Robotics & Automation
Email: jack.price@gillespiemanners.com
Phone: 01442 200 079 ext 236
Jack joined the Gillespie Manners team in August 2021. With a background in client facing roles and recruitment, Jack was able to utilise his people skills to successfully deliver a broad range of Executive Search projects for senior technology positions. Jack’s hard work and determination has seen him excel at Gillespie Manners. He now specialises in robotics and automation assignments for senior and niche roles. Jack holds a bachelors degree in History.
Case Studies
Customer Success Manager – APAC
A leading retail optimisation software company sought to expand their APAC region amid a challenging market.
Chief Revenue Officer – USA
A European headquartered micro-fulfilment start-up sought to establish a US presence via a first-on-the-ground CRO hire.
Enterprise Sales Team - USA
A European headquartered, global market leader in retail demand forecasting sought to expand their enterprise sales team across the USA. Multiple hires were required, all with niche skillsets.
VP of North America – USA
A global warehousing technology company sought to strategically scale their business pre-IPO via the selection of a territory leader with a unique blend experience.