Taylor was most recently group chief executive J C Bamford Excavators, a global construction equipment company. Previously he spent more than 20 years with Ford, culminating in being managing director of Land Rover.
David Smith joins Edwards as cfo
Smith brings 25 years of blue chip international experience with Ford and JLR, the last 13 years in cfo or ceo positions.
Nigel Hunton, who has been chief executive for the past four years, has become chairman.
As part of these changes, current finance director, Chris Bradley, has decided to leave the company.
‘Edwards now has a broader and stronger management team to deliver successfully high technology solutions for our customers and capitalise on opportunities in all our markets,’ said Hunton.
