Keith Matthews
About Keith Matthews
Keith Matthews is the President of Belcan, where he has worked since 2017. He possesses extensive experience in engineering and design services, with a focus on aerospace, defense, and manufacturing sectors, having held various leadership roles in notable companies such as Siemens Industry UK and Tata Technologies.
Current Role at Belcan
Keith Matthews serves as President at Belcan, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he has operational, financial, and strategic responsibility for Belcan Group companies across the EMEA and APAC regions. His leadership focuses on developing vertical markets including aerospace, defense, automotive, power manufacturing, medical device manufacturing, and marine & shipbuilding. Matthews is instrumental in creating and implementing strategic business plans and go-to-market strategies, which encompass global partnerships and joint ventures.
Previous Experience at Tata Technologies
Prior to his current role, Keith Matthews worked at Tata Technologies from 2014 to 2017. He held the position of Vice President and Head of Aerospace & Defence for the EMEA region. Additionally, he served as Senior Vice President of Global Aerospace & Defence Strategy from 2015 to 2017. His tenure at Tata Technologies contributed to his extensive knowledge in the aerospace and defense sectors.
Experience at Siemens Industry UK
Keith Matthews has significant experience at Siemens Industry UK, where he worked in various roles from 2004 to 2014. He started as UK Key Account Manager and later became Global Account Manager for the Airbus Group. He also served as Director of the Aerospace & Defense Industry and Head of Vertical Market for sectors including Aerospace, Defence, Marine, Medical, and Power Generation. His roles at Siemens enhanced his expertise in engineering and design services.
Educational Background
Keith Matthews has a solid educational foundation in engineering and business management. He studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Gloucestershire College of Arts & Technology, achieving a B Tech from 1988 to 1991. He later pursued Business Studies & Management at the University of Gloucestershire from 2000 to 2003. His early education was completed at Bishops Cleeve Secondary School from 1985 to 1988.
Specializations and Skills
Keith Matthews specializes in strategic mergers and acquisitions, with a focus on pre and post-acquisition integration. He possesses in-depth knowledge of manufacturing IT and product lifecycle management. His background includes digital manufacturing and process optimization, which supports his ability to lead and develop business strategies effectively.