Bernhard and Company made two new senior hires with the appointment of Lee Wade as chief operating officer and Vitor Gomes as the company’s new production manager.
As COO, Wade will oversee Bernhard and Company’s operational functions, including manufacturing, engineering, HR and customer care. With more than 20 years of operational experience, Wade is a versatile senior leader with a strong track record in managing multi-skilled teams and implementing lean manufacturing practices.
“This is a truly exciting opportunity to be working with a brand that has achieved such global success and is so synonymous with its industry,” said Wade. “A key part of my role will be to help guide the senior team as we look to capitalize on what has been a hugely successful year for the company and help shape what the future looks like at Bernhard.”
Gomes joins Bernhard’s senior management team as production manager, and brings with him a wealth of manufacturing experience, particularly in resource allocation, production schedulin, and workflow management.
“I can’t wait to really dive into the intricacies of the production cycle for our various machines and products, finding new ways to add efficiencies and enhance what is already a fantastic team and operation,” said Gomes.
The two new additions to the Bernhard leadership team will be based at the company’s production facility in Haverhill, United Kingdom.
