2004-07-07 - Ian Funnell appointed to key role in ABB UK Power Technologies Division
ABB has announced the appointment of Ian Funnell as Sales and Marketing Manager for its UK Power Technologies Division. This part of the business supplies advanced electrical transmission and distribution equipment to the power supply industry, manufacturing, rail and other sectors. Ian is taking over from Sandy Honeyman who has left the industry.
Ian Funnell joined ABB from Scottish & Southern Energy in 1999 bringing with him a wealth of experience in general management and operations management in the electrical industry.
Immediately prior to this appointment Ian was responsible for all ABB’s power technologies product businesses in the UK.
The ABB Power Technologies division covers the entire spectrum of technology and services for power transmission and power distribution. It includes transformers, switchgear, breakers, capacitors, cables as well as other products and technologies for high- and medium-voltage applications. The division focuses on customers such as industrial, commercial, utilities and external channel partners, e.g. distributors, system integrators, contractors and OEMs (original equipment manufacturers)
Company background
ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 113,000 people