Derek Middlemas

Derek is a Chartered Engineer with a degree in Naval Architecture and a Masters in Project Management. He has 25 years' experience in the design and construction of capital projects. For the first 15 years of his career, Derek worked for several of our EPC customers, including Foster Wheeler and Bechtel, where he ran their Engineering and IT Departments, and was responsible for driving forward the use of innovative engineering software on their projects.

Derek joined AVEVA in 2000 and, as EVP Business Strategy, has provided effective leadership to our overall product/business strategy before taking up his present role in December 2008. He is now responsible for leading and directing the Business Development, Sales, Customer Service, Marketing and Industry Solutions functions.

Dave Wheeldon

Dave's responsibilities encompass all aspects of product strategy, product development and delivery of new products and product upgrades, including the revolutionary AVEVA NET platform and the world-leading 3D Plant Design Management System (PDMS). Dave is responsible for the technical direction and software engineering processes that underpin the development of AVEVA's integrated engineering IT solutions.

Dave joined AVEVA (formerly known as CADCentre) in May 1981. His early work in the company fuelled a lifelong interest in the use of computers to solve design and data management problems. He held a number of development, product management and marketing positions before assuming his current responsibilities.

Before joining CADCentre, Dave spent three years researching advanced wastewater treatment technologies after achieving a first-class degree in Environmental Chemical Engineering.

Hilary Wright

Hilary has almost always been in the Human Resources arena, with additional operational management responsibilities. A large part of her career has been in the retail sector in both multi-site and Head Office positions. It was during this time that she qualified as a Corporate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Hilary spent five years working with a Cambridge-based software electronics company – quite a different environment from retail – which provided interest and challenge in a dynamic, growing business. She undertook both an HR and an operational position, including overseas involvement, business systems and strategy.

Hilary joined AVEVA in 2006, where her role is to ensure that the Human Resources function can effectively support business goals and acquisitions worldwide.