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Leadership Update from Active Silion
Active Silicon, the specialist manufacturer of imaging products and embedded vision systems, has announced the appointment of Brian O’Connell as their new General Manager. His role will focus on expanding existing customer relationships and uncovering new opportunities for growth.
Brian will work closely with Co-Founder and CTO, Chris Beynon, and partner with leadership teams across the wider Solid State plc group to scale the business while strengthening Active Silicon’s technical foundation and core values.
A proven transformational leader, Brian brings extensive experience leading complex, large-scale programs in the defense and space sectors. His combination of strategic vision and hands-on execution makes him exceptionally well-positioned to guide the company into the next phase of growth.
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Brian commented on his appointment: “I am committed to fostering a culture of innovation. My focus is on setting a clear vision, aligning our efforts with tactical priorities, and driving long-term value for the business. I’m excited about the opportunity to collaborate closely with our talented team, valued customers, and trusted suppliers.”
Active Silicon, Inc.
Active Silicon specializes in the design, manufacture and supply of digital imaging products and technologies. This includes embedded vision systems, camera-end interface boards and frame grabbers on a variety of standard and specialist operating systems. The embedded vision systems include
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