iconsys appoints new director of services

iconsys, a North West control and automation specialist, has appointed Leandro Gasparini as its new director of services. 

Leandro, with over 20 years of experience in industrial automation, will focus on enhancing customer experience and scaling the company’s lifecycle services.

Having held senior roles at Invensys, Schneider Electric and Spirax Sarco, Leandro will lead a team of engineering specialists and field engineers. 

He will also spearhead the expansion of consultancy services in key areas including safety, cybersecurity, sustainability and energy management.

Leandro, who will aim to grow the services team and establish a clear services portfolio while identifying new business opportunities, said: “This is an ideal time to be joining iconsys, as we look to extend our ability to support hundreds of existing customers and new customers keen to get specialist support in these critical areas.

“Being ‘technology independent’ is a fantastic differentiator for us and means we can always develop and deliver optimal automation solutions to our customers, whether they are involved in maritime, metals, pulp and paper, construction materials, transport infrastructure, energy transition and those looking to accelerate their decarbonisation and digital transformation journeys.

“As director of services, it is very important we define a clear roadmap for accessing our lifecycle and consultancy services; this will initially be looking to provide consultative expertise in safety, cybersecurity, sustainability and energy management and digital services.”

Leandro, who will be based out of the firm’s Innovation Centre Sci-Tech facility in Daresbury, added: “I’m going back to my roots with iconsys and my big passion for delivering industrial automation solutions that add real value.

“There is so much more we can do on a services and consultancy stage. I want it to be a significant revenue generator for the company within two years and, importantly, a potential gateway to starting work with us.”

Nick Darrall, managing director of iconsys, added: “We have had a really promising start to 2025, so now is the perfect time to look at the untapped potential we believe exists in lifecycle and consultative services.

“It’s the final piece of the jigsaw for us and hiring someone of the industrial standing and knowledge of Leandro is a major coup. 

“He has all the skills and expertise required to make an immediate impact as our director of services.

“What this means to existing and new customers is that we will be able to enhance our full lifecycle of support offering, from initial consultation to identifying and delivering seamless technology integration and ongoing long-term support.”

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