About Smiths Detection


A global leader in threat detection and security screening technologies

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

We deliver the solutions needed to protect society from the threat and illegal passage of explosives, prohibitive weapons, contraband, biological threats, toxic chemicals and narcotics.

Our goal is simple – to provide the security, peace of mind and freedom of movement upon which the world depends.

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R&D Centres
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Manufacturing Sites
3200
Talented employees
Global coverage and support

Smiths Detection’s global presence, combined with strong relationships with distributors and representatives, provides customers with sales and service support around the world. We have manufacturing facilities established in France, Germany, Malaysia, the UK and USA, with some of these also serving as R&D centres of excellence. Sales and Service centres in 17 countries to provide global coverage.

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Jerome de Chassey

President

Jerome joined Smiths Detection as General Manager for India operations in 2016, he was appointed to Vice President APAC in 2018 and Middle East in 2019. In 2021, Jerome was made the Vice President for Commercial. Jerome’s career has seen him work across the US, EMEA and APAC regions, gaining significant experience in strategy, innovation and growth acceleration.

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Inder Reddy

President SDI, Americas

Inder Reddy joined Smiths Detection in April 2022 from Resideo Technologies, Inc. He previously held various leadership positions within Honeywell and The Boston Consulting Group. Inder holds an MBA from The Wharton School, an MS in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, and a B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, India.

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Gabriele Haist-Fuqua

General Counsel

Gabriele joined the Smiths Detection legal team in 2008 as Associate General Counsel and was appointed General Counsel in August 2023. Prior to joining Smiths Detection, Gabriele spent 10 years working as a lawyer in private practice at major international law firms in Frankfurt, Germany and Washington D.C.

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Matt Clark

Vice President, Technology - Vice President, Programme Management

Matt Clark joined Smiths Detection in 2003, being appointed Vice President, Technology in November 2017. He has extensive experience in technology and product development, and project management. Prior to joining Smiths Detection, Matt had a 7 year career in the Australian Navy as an Electronics Engineer.

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Christophe Jollivel

Vice President Operations & Service

Christophe Jollivel joined the Smiths Detection leadership team Operations Vice President in February 2020. He joined Smiths Group in March 2019 Group Director Production Excellence. Christophe bring with him over 20 years experience in roles across operations management and from the automotive industry.

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Kate Ellison

Vice President Human Resources

Kate Ellison joined the Smiths Detection HR team in 2013 as an Associate Human Resources (HR) Business Partner for EMEA. She since partnered with a number of functions and regions, before being appointed Vice President Human Resources in 2023. Kate holds a B.A in European Business and French from Loughborough University and an MA in Law & Employment Relations from the University of Leicester.

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Alain McInnes

Chief Financial Officer

Since 2006 Alain has held a number of positions within Smiths Group before being appointed the Chief Financial Officer in August 2017. Prior to joining Smiths Group, Alain worked for 9 years at British Airways.

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Phaedra Gibson

Master Blackbelt

Phaedra was appointed Master Blackbelt in February 2022. She joined Smiths Detection in 2021 as the Global Service Training Director. Prior to joining Smiths Detection Phaedra spent 17 years in the UK Royal Navy before spending eight years working in the commercial Defence and Security sector.

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Richard Thompson

Vice President Marketing

Richard was appointed Smiths Detection VP Marketing in November 2021, having previously held the positions of Aviation Market Director and Head of Market UK & Israel. Prior to joining Smiths Detection in 2016, Richard spent 8 years working in varying global GM roles in Honeywell’s process controls division and 6 years as MD.

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