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A global leader in threat detection and security screening technologies


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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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Global offices
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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 Commercial

Matt Clark joined Smiths Detection in 2003, being appointed Vice President, Commercial in July 2024. 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

Christophe Jollivel joined the Smiths Detection leadership team in 2020 and has been appointed as Operations' Vice President in 2024. He joined Smiths Group in March 2019 as Group Director, Production Excellence. Christophe brings over 20 years' experience in roles across operations management and from the automotive industry.

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Alain Mcinnes

Alain McInnes

Vice President Service

Alain joined Smiths Detection as the Chief Financial Officer in August 2017 and is appointed as the Vice President, Service in August 2024. Alain held a number of positions within Smiths Group before joining us and served at British Airways for 9 years.

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Phaedra Gibson

Phaedra Gibson

Master Blackbelt

Phaedra was appointed Master Blackbelt in 2024 expanding her role to include Sustainability and the Health, Safety and Environment teams. 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

Richard Thompson

Vice President Portfolio, Innovation and Digital

Richard was appointed Smiths Detection VP of Portolio, Innovation and Digital in July 2024, 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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Luc Gaillet

Vice President Human Resources

Luc Gaillet moved to Smiths Detection HR team from group in 2014 as HR Business Partner and was appointed Vice President of Human Resources in May 2024. Prior to this, Luc held multiple positions with us and worked at Air France for more than 10 years.

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Nick Hatfield

Nick Hatfield

Vice President Finance

Nick Hatfield joins Smiths Detection as Vice President of Finance. Nick previously served in various strategic finance roles at many business services spearheading global initiatives and leading the design of a comprehensive business intelligence platform. Nick’s earlier roles include Head of Accounting & External Reporting at Roche, and Group and Financial Controller at Capital & Regional.

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Aurelien Guilbert

Aurelien Guilbert

Vice President Cargo Inspection Systems

Aurelien joined Smiths Detection as Cargo Inspection System Bid manager in 2007 and in 2024 was appointed Vice President of Cargo Inspection System. Aurelien holds a master’s degree and worked as an R&D Engineer before joining us and has held multiple positions within Smiths Detection prior

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