Dave’s wealth of experience has been gained over around 40 years in the sale, contracting, design, execution and support of materials handling systems. An Oxford Physics degree and later an MBA projected his career across a broad spectrum of disciplines.  His early career in computer controls developed a deep knowledge and expertise as automation was being embraced by the industry. Rising to the Head of Solutions for a major integrator, Dave established Emkat Solutions in 2009, sharing his expert knowledge and experience of automated systems with a wide portfolio of customers and suppliers. Dave has been AMHSA’s secretary for the past 14 years, developing AMHSA into the voice of the industry. Heavily involved in international standards through BSI, CEN and FEM, Dave continues to influence decisions at the most senior levels for regulatory, safety and design standards across Europe. He is widely recognised as ‘the go-to expert’ in his field.