David Bickle

David Bickle serves as the General Manager at HL Smith Transmissions Ltd, a leading independent re-manufacturer of heavy duty drivetrain units in the UK, since September 2022. Previously, David held the position of Director at Redwind International Limited and served as CRC Manager at Mantrac Ghana Limited. At Perkins Engines Company Limited, David was the Group Manager Operations, overseeing multiple value streams and generating significant sales and profit. David's extensive experience at Caterpillar Inc. included roles as Operations Group Manager and Section Manager for Machining & Assembly, where responsibilities involved implementing lean manufacturing practices and managing high-performance teams. David holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Plymouth and has educational experience with The Cornwall College Group.