Richard Mckay
About Richard Mckay
Richard McKay serves as the Director and General Manager at Ultra Electronics Group, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in business development and sales management across various companies in the electronics and manufacturing sectors.
Current Role at Ultra Electronics Group
Richard Mckay serves as the Director - General Manager at Ultra Electronics Group, a position he has held since 2015. He operates from Weymouth, Dorset, United Kingdom. In this role, he has focused on leading the company in high reliability and safety critical electronic assembly, particularly for the Aerospace and Defence sectors. His responsibilities include overseeing operations and ensuring the implementation of design for test and manufacture processes.
Previous Experience at Ultra Electronics CEMS
Before his current role, Richard Mckay worked at Ultra Electronics CEMS as Head of Sales and Marketing / Vice General Manager from 2015 to 2018. His tenure included managing sales strategies and marketing initiatives. He has been with the company since 2018 as General Manager, where he has continued to develop the business's capabilities in electronic assembly.
Professional Background in Business Development
Richard Mckay has extensive experience in business development across various organizations. He was the Business Development Manager at Sanmina Corporation from 2012 to 2014 and at TT Electronics Integrated Manufacturing Services for a brief period in 2015. His roles involved managing global sales strategies and developing customer relationships, particularly in the EMEA region.
Education and Professional Training
Richard Mckay completed his secondary education at Gryffe High School, where he achieved qualifications in English, Physics, Mathematics, and Modern Studies. He furthered his education at the University of Bath, studying Productivity through People. Additionally, he participated in a Masterclass in Negotiation Skills at CMG Professional Training in 2013, enhancing his professional skill set.
Expertise in Electronics and Logistics
Richard Mckay possesses expertise in several technical areas, including PCB assembly, cable harness, microelectronics, hybrids, and parylene coating. He has a proven track record in managing transformation projects and implementing logistics solutions, including third-party logistics. His experience includes re-establishing customer relations and securing significant sales to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).