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Agile Circuit Technology Group Unveils Leadership Team
August 13, 2025 | Agile Circuit Technology GroupEstimated reading time: 3 minutes
In a transformative step for UK based Contract Electronics manufacturing, Agile Circuit Technology Group announces a new leadership team, forging a future of innovation, agility, and customer excellence.
By connecting two industry leaders, Garner Osborne Circuits Ltd and Active-PCB Solutions Ltd, Agile Circuit Technology Group brings together a combined 62 years’ history and over 1,000 combined years of PCB manufacturing people experience, reinforcing a commitment to quality, speed, and customer-focused innovation. This strategic alliance enables both companies to share knowledge, resources, and best practices while maintaining their independence and proud UK heritage. Customers will now benefit from fast turnaround times, enhanced reliability, and tailored solutions that meet the highest standards of UK contact electronics manufacturing.
From left to right, Dean Curran (Group CEO), Malcolm Millar (Group Chief Financial Officer), Mark Aitken (Group Chief Operating Officer), David Riddle (Group Chief Commercial Officer), Michelle Kirk (Group Chief People Officer).
Strength in Unity Without Compromise
Dean Curran, Group CEO, stated:
“By combining our strengths while maintaining independence, we deliver unmatched agility, reliability, and innovation, all without compromising the individuality and expertise of Garner Osborne and Active-PCB. Our leadership team is built on experience, passion, and an unwavering commitment to customer success, driving forward the future of UK PCB manufacturing.”
Introducing the Agile Leadership Team
Dean Curran, Group Chief Executive Officer
Having spent many years as a PCBA customer at companies including Alphasense and Himag Solutions, Dean brings an experienced perspective to leadership, combining deep industry knowledge with firsthand insight into customer needs. His vision ensures that Agile Circuit Technology Group remains focused on excellence, agility, and customer-centric innovation.
Mark Aitken, Chief Operating Officer
Mark facilitates operational excellence, ensuring precision, efficiency, and reliability across the Group’s contract electronics manufacturing processes. His expertise in streamlining production, enhancing service delivery, and optimising turnaround times gained through a professional background at companies including Ultra Electronics and May & Scholfield ensures that customers receive high-quality, flexible solutions backed by decades of industry experience.
David Riddle, Group Chief Commercial Officer
David is a driving force in commercial strategy, ensuring Agile Circuit Technology Group remains at the forefront of UK contract electronics manufacturing. With over 25 years experience in the Fire Safety and Detection industry at companies including Det-Tronics, Autronica and Crowcon, he has a keen understanding of market dynamics and customer needs. Business initiatives that reinforce strong partnerships, enhance customer engagement, and drive industry leadership are one of many specialities, and his vision ensures that the Group’s commercial approach is agile, strategic, and built on lasting value.
Michelle Kirk, Group Chief People Officer
Michelle champions a thriving workplace culture, ensuring employees feel valued and empowered, whilst focussed on excellence. By fostering an environment of innovation and collaboration, she helps teams deliver outstanding contract electronics manufacturing expertise. Her people-first approach developed over her career at companies such as Reaction Engines ensures the Group attracts and retains top talent, strengthening its reputation for quality and leadership.
Malcolm Millar, Group Chief Financial Officer
Malcolm ensures financial stability and operational efficiency, securing the Group’s ability to invest in cutting-edge technology and maintain industry-leading standards. His expertise in financial planning and resource management with experience at PwC supports long-term growth while optimising processes that enhance contract electronics manufacturing capabilities.
Delivering Comprehensive UK Contract Electronics Manufacturing Solutions
Through this connected approach, Agile Circuit Technology Group offers a full suite of contract electronics manufacturing services, including rapid prototyping, PCB fabrication, PCB assembly, box builds, conformal coating, cable assembly and reworking capabilities. By leveraging combined expertise, the Group not only mitigates supply chain risks through dual-location manufacturing, but also delivers customer-centric, innovative PCB solutions tailored for the evolving electronics landscape.
The teams at Garner Osborne and Active-PCB, renowned for their dedication and expertise, continue to set the benchmark for UK PCB manufacturing and PCB Assembly, ensuring operational excellence and superior service.
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