Tim McKernan joins Mackwell in a senior role as Sales Director, UK and Ireland, working closely with Commercial Director Andy Davies. Tim will be responsible for managing and overseeing UK sales operations, further developing existing and new client relationships, and ensuring sales growth targets are met.
Although Tim is a fresh face at Mackwell, he has worked in the lighting industry for over a decade and more broadly in the wider electronics industry for over 20 years prior. After achieving a First-Class degree in Electrical/Electronic engineering and post-graduate certificate in Marketing, Tim spent 21 years at Tyco Electronics (now TE Connectivity), reaching senior account and sales management roles during this time. His career in the lighting industry began at Harvard Engineering, where he first worked with Andy. Tim moved on to other companies within the lighting industry before accepting the role at Mackwell.
His years of experience in the electronics industry allow Tim to bring to the role an in-depth understanding and knowledge of market & technical trends, and in particular the future of emergency lighting systems, making him an asset to the company.