UNITED KINGDOM / AGILITYPR.NEWS / June 02, 2026 / Suncombe, the UK engineering company known for its innovative cleaning, BioWaste Decontamination, Cleaning In Place and critical processing systems for the processing industries is entering a new phase of growth with a series of leadership changes across its commercial, operational and production teams.

As part of this development, Shaun Baker joined the company as Sales Manager on 1 May 2026, taking responsibility for Sales and Marketing. Shaun brings experience from within the life sciences and process engineering sectors, and has been an active member of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) for over 20 years. This strong industry connection aligns closely with Suncombe’s longstanding presence in highly regulated pharmaceutical and biotech environments, where stringent compliance requirements and engineering excellence are essential.

In his role, Shaun will focus on strengthening Suncombe’s engagement with its international customer base, particularly across its CIP systems, biowaste decontamination solutions and GMP process skids, as the company continues to expand its global footprint.

Commenting on his appointment, Shaun said: “I am delighted to be joining the Suncombe team, immersed in an industry I’m passionate about and looking forward to meeting with customers and supporting new projects.”

Starting on 1 April, Mark Keen has begun transitioning into the role of General Manager after more than 20 years with Suncombe. Anyone who has worked with the company for any length of time will know his name is tied closely to some of its most complex engineering projects.

Mark has been involved in everything from system design through to delivery on major installations, and has effectively been one of the anchors of the engineering function for two decades. His move into General Manager is being handled gradually, with project responsibilities continuing in parallel as he takes on a broader operational remit. Speaking about his new role, Mark said, “Having been part of Suncombe for many years, it is a real privilege to step into the role of General Manager. I’m proud of what we have achieved as a business and look forward to building on that experience, working closely with the team, and helping guide the next stage of the company’s growth and development.”

In the workshop, Carl Watson has been promoted to Workshop Team Leader. Carl has also been with Suncombe for over 20 years and is one of those people who simply knows how things are built, assembled and made to last.

His new role puts him in charge of day-to-day workshop activity, team coordination and production flow, with a strong focus on keeping quality consistent across all builds. It also formalises something that has already been true informally for some time - Carl is often the point of reference when jobs are on the shop floor. He added, “Working closely across the workshop and production teams is a hugely rewarding part of my role. We have a wealth of internal experience so it’s a real privilege to be promoted to team leader to harness those skills and perspectives as we continue to grow.”

Dave Adams, Director at Suncombe, said, “It’s a good moment for the business. Shaun brings fresh external experience at exactly the right time, especially with his background in our industry and ISPE involvement. Mark stepping into General Manager feels like a very natural progression - he’s been central to the company for over 20 years and understands it inside out. And Carl has earned his promotion many times over; he knows the workshop better than anyone and has the respect of the whole team. These are important people stepping into the roles they’ve grown into over time, not overnight changes.”

These exciting changes will support Suncombe’s continued growth and the steady expansion of its internal structure as demand increases across its core sectors.

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