Sir Kevin Smith to retire from GKN
Business secretary Vince Cable has paid tribute to Sir Kevin Smith, chief executive of Redditch-based GKN, who has announced his retirement.
Sir Kevin has led the engineering company for almost a decade.
"I would like to take the opportunity to recognise the significant contribution that Sir Kevin Smith has made to UK industry, on the occasion of his retirement as CEO of GKN," said Cable.
"Sir Kevin has led GKN for the best part of a decade, delivering growth, increased productivity and diversification even in the face of one of the most challenging business periods in the company’s 250-year history."
The chief executive has also worked as a UK business ambassador, chairman of the government's manufacturing forum, a member of the UKTI Asia task force and been part of the aerospace business leaders group.
"I would like to thank Sir Kevin for the considerable contribution that he has made to UK industry, and wish him every success for the future," concluded Cable.
