Vision Engineering Group appoints Harry Curtis to the position of Technical Director
Published: | Industry News
Vision Engineering Group has announced the appointment of Harry Curtis to the position of technical director, effective 1st April 2026. This appointment sees Curtis join the Group’s board of directors.
In his new capacity, Mr. Curtis will spearhead the formulation and implementation of the Group’s global technical strategy. He will also retain leadership of Vision Technology Partnerships, Vision Optics, and Vision TriTeQ.
A proven track record of innovation
A graduate of Southampton University with a Masters in Electronic Engineering, Harry Curtis brought experience in Oil and Gas project engineering to Vision Engineering. His career within the company has been defined by international versatility and strategic impact, having served as technical support for the North American sales team, Product Development Engineer and as Design Project Manager in the UK.
Most recently, as Head of Technology Exploitation, Mr. Curtis has been instrumental in diversifying Vision Engineering’s market presence and fostering high-value collaborations with niche technology partners.
Strategic evolution of the design team
The appointment coincides with a strategic shift for Graham Mercer, the outgoing Group Design and Development Director. After a distinguished tenure, Mr. Graham Mercer will take on the new title of Executive Director, Design and Research Concepts.
Mr. Graham Mercer will remain a key member of the Board of Directors, pivoting his focus toward concept development to ensure Vision Engineering continues to produce the patentable, competitive technologies for which it is globally renowned.
Leadership Continuity
The leadership transition is designed to foster seamless collaboration between established expertise and new strategic oversight.
Harry Curtis will assume responsibility for the strategy of the UK-based design department and will also oversee the strategic growth of the Concept Development Team. Graham Mercer and Harry Curtis will continue to work closely to ensure the Group’s R&D pipeline remains the strongest in the industry.
"Harry’s appointment to the Board marks an exciting new chapter for our technical leadership," said Mark Curtis, Group CEO of Vision Engineering. "His blend of international experience and proven success in technology exploitation makes him the ideal person to drive our future strategy. We are also delighted that Graham Mercer will continue to lend his immense experience to our research concepts, ensuring we remain at the forefront of optical innovation."
About Vision Engineering Ltd
Vision Engineering Ltd is a UK designer and manufacturer of patentedergonomic stereo optical and digital instruments, used for inspection, manipulation, measurement, and analysis of manufactured parts, by many of the world’s leading manufacturers and their extended supply chains.Vision Engineering’s contract manufacturing division offers comprehensive contract manufacturing, design, and commercialisation packages, giving customers access to the latest technology, as well as a team of experienced designers and engineers.Founded in 1958 and wholly British-owned, Vision Engineering’s Global HQ, design, and manufacturing facilities are based in state-of-the-art modern premises in Woking, Surrey, UK, with extensive manufacturing facilities in the UK and the US. Regional sales and tech support offices are located throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, supported by a fully trained network of distributors.
