Kevin Davies
About Kevin Davies
Kevin Davies serves as the Global Director for Ports & Borders at Smiths Detection, where he has worked since 2019. With a strong background in project management and business transformation, he has held various roles within the company and has extensive experience in service support management and engineering.
Work at Smiths Detection
Kevin Davies has held multiple roles at Smiths Detection since 2013. He currently serves as the Global Director for Ports & Borders, a position he has held since 2019 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Prior to this role, he was the Head of Programmes for the EMEA region from 2015 and the Middle East Programme Director from 2014. His tenure at Smiths Detection has been marked by significant contributions to the introduction of new capabilities and solutions in the Ports & Borders market.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Smiths Detection, Kevin Davies worked at Rapiscan Systems as Technical Director from 2004 to 2006 in Crawley, UK. He also served as General Manager at IVACIS in Kuwait from 2002 to 2004. His earlier roles include Project Delivery Manager at SAIC in the United Kingdom from 2001 to 2002 and System Engineer in the British Army for 20 years, from 1981 to 2001.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Davies studied Computer Software Engineering at the University of London, earning a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) from 1996 to 1999. He is a qualified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a PRINCE2 practitioner. Additionally, he holds an ISEB BCS Project Management Certification. His expertise includes business change, implementation roll-out, and transformation, with a focus on benefits realization management and continuous improvement.
Professional Affiliations
Kevin Davies holds fellowships with several professional organizations, including the Association for Project Management, the Institute of Engineering & Technology, and the Chartered Management Institute. These affiliations reflect his commitment to professional development and adherence to industry standards in project management and engineering.
Skills and Specializations
Kevin Davies has extensive experience in service support management of complex IT platforms, engineering, and logistics teams. He has a proven track record in developing competitive, margin-driven, risk-leveraged market advantages. His specialization in benefits realization management and continuous improvement has been instrumental in his roles, particularly in leading initiatives within the Ports & Borders sector.