Sertec: Strong Foundations, Brighter Future

For over six decades, we’ve built Sertec on a culture of excellence, innovation, and teamwork. As the industry evolves, we are committed to ensuring we remain future-ready and positioned to seize the opportunities ahead.

11 November 2025

We are proud to share some important leadership appointments, effective from the 5th January 2026, that will drive our next phase of growth and strengthen our ability to deliver sustainable engineering solutions for automotive, EV, and adjacent sectors:

Grant Adams – Chairman

Grant has dedicated more than 40 years to Sertec, shaping the business into a global force. Having served as CEO and recently undertaken Chairman duties, Grant will now transition fully into the Chairman role. His focus will be on reinforcing strategic direction, building external partnerships, and driving long-term growth.

Ben Higgins – Chief Executive Officer

Ben’s journey with Sertec spans 20 years, during which he has held pivotal roles across operations, commercial, HR, logistics, and purchasing. His deep understanding of our business and proven leadership make him the ideal choice to lead Sertec into its next chapter.

As CEO, Ben will drive a unified strategy focused on operational excellence, customer value, and sustainable growth, ensuring Sertec is positioned to capitalise on emerging opportunities in a rapidly changing market.

Carl Milbourne – Group Operations Director

Carl has transformed operations at our Coleshill plants, earning industry recognition for innovation and efficiency. Joining the Board of Directors, Carl will oversee operations across all key sites, including SASH Hungary and SAST Tyseley, ensuring a consistent approach to quality, performance, and customer satisfaction.

Antal Mihalicz – Plant Director, Sertec Auto Structures Hungary

Antal’s leadership is central to our European growth strategy. His focus on innovation, efficiency, and collaboration ensures SASH remains a cornerstone of Sertec’s ability to serve customers across the continent with agility.

These appointments reflect our commitment to adapt, innovate, and lead. Together, this leadership team will ensure Sertec is positioned for success in a dynamic global market.

11 November 2025

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