Astute Electronics Ltd
Nigel Watts is a seasoned professional in the semiconductor and electronics industries, currently serving as the Global Business Development Director at Astute Electronics Ltd since January 2024, focusing on the global expansion of a unique business model. Previously, Nigel held the position of President at WPG EMEA from April 2021 to January 2024 and spent over 26 years as Managing Director at Ismosys, guiding the company's strategic direction towards becoming a "glocal" entity. As a co-founder of Axcelled Ltd, Nigel contributed to the burgeoning LED lighting market by providing essential design and support services. Nigel's extensive experience also includes strategic roles at ArmadilloLED and various management positions at Memec, where expertise in sales, marketing, and training was developed. Educational background includes studies at Southall College Of Technology and Elliots Green Grammar School.
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Astute Electronics Ltd
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Welcome to Astute Electronics. Our growth spans three decades and crosses five continents. We are now one of the world’s most knowledgeable, quality-driven experts in franchised ‘Hi-Rel’ electronics distribution, global procurement and supply-chain management. Astute offer a more technically-focussed, integrated partnership that delivers smarter outcomes for our customers. Trusted by many of the world’s largest, most respected defence Primes, OEMs and electronics manufacturers, we meet their everyday requirements for traceable electronic components, design-in support, parts procurement and integrated logistics. Our mission - provide the answers that makes a difference to your supply chain. Key services + Franchised & traceable electronics global sourcing + Specialist in connector, semiconductor, passives, electromechanical and power technologies + Commodities procurement & bespoke handling + Component engineering & technical support across franchises + Managed supply-chains, vendor reduction, 3PL & kitting + Anti-counterfeit electronic component testing, mitigation & de-risking + Obsolescence management & through-life support Company Profile + Established 1989 + Headquartered in United Kingdom + Subsidiary offices in Australia, China and USA; representatives in India, Israel, Turkey + Sales support across five continents + More than 170 staff worldwide + In-house counterfeit test laboratories in both the UK and USA + Highly-accredited: certified to AS6081, AS9120A, SC21 Silver + Mil-Aero ‘specialist’ franchised distributor