Senior Management

Dr Nick Frampton PhD, MBA

Vice-President Sales and Marketing

Nick joined AMS in 2006 as Vice President European Business Development.  With a strong technical background, Nick has extensive commercial experience in pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

After completing a PhD in Chemistry at University of Plymouth, Nick progressed through a number of technical and commercial roles with West Pharmaceutical Services, Lucas Control Systems and Banner Pharmacaps Europe BV where he was Director of Pharma Sales and Business Development.  Nick received an MBA in 1997 from University of Exeter.

Jeffrey Willis BSc (Hons), EMSMOT

Vice President Strategic Marketing

Jeff joined AMS in October 2005 as Vice President Business Development, Americas, where he managed the U.S. base of business.

Jeff graduated with a degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Florida in 1996 and completed a Masters programme in Management of Technology at Georgia Institute of Technology in 2001.  He spent 10 years with Kimberly-Clark Health Care in R & D, Product Development, and New Business Development, and was a key member of the medical device M & A strategy team in Atlanta.  In 2004, Jeff joined Abbott Laboratories in Columbus, Ohio as Manager of Licensing and Business Development supporting the medical nutritional and consumer products division.

Richard Smith, ACA

Group Financial Controller

Richard joined AMS in January 2009 having qualified as a chartered accountant in 1996. 

After periods in banking and private practice, Richard Joined Astra Zeneca in 2000 where he worked in a number of finance roles culminating in the position of Finance Director, M & A and Strategic Planning as part of a deal team covering commercial, manufacturing, R & D and legal which accessed and secured assets for Astra Zeneca’s pipeline

Richard Stenton

Vice President Group Operations

Richard was Managing Director of MedLogic Global Ltd when it was acquired by AMS in May 2002.  Richard was subsequently appointed as General Manager where he has responsibility for R & D and Operations for the Wound Closure and Sealants business. 

Richard spent 14 years in engineering and manufacturing with CR Bard Ltd, 3 years as a Project  Director  installing  medical  device  manufacturing  processes in Europe,  South Africa and the Far East before joining HG Wallace - Smiths Industries Medical Systems in 1989 as Manufacturing  Manager  covering 6 medical device manufacturing sites in the  UK.  He joined MedLogic Global in 1997 and was responsible for setting up and managing the UK operation for their tissue adhesives business.

Ian Vickery BA (Hons), MCIPD

Group HR Manager

Ian was appointed Group HR Manager in April 2009.  After graduating in Geography from Leeds University, Ian completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Personnel Management in 1989, and a Diploma in Safety Management in 1995.  An HR specialist with 20 years experience within automotive, engineering, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals, Ian has operated at a senior level within the UK and Europe to support businesses and their management teams in delivering their strategic goals and objectives.

Pieter van Hoof, MEng

General Manager, Corpura

Pieter joined Corpura BV in November 2009. Having completed a Masters degree in Engineering in Chemistry and Biochemistry at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium), Pieter joined Janssen Pharmaceutica working as a production supervisor in the manufacturing unit for sterile injectable products before joining the DuPont Engineering Polymers business in September 1999.  At DuPont Engineering Polymers Pieter worked in a number of business process improvement roles in Supply Chain certifying as a 6 Sigma Master Black Belt before moving into Sales & Marketing gathering experience in account management and business development.  Before joining Corpura BV Pieter held the position of European Customer Services Manager for DuPont Engineering Polymers.