Mike Hawes Appointed Managing Director of ION Science as Duncan Johns Transitions to Director of Innovation.

ION SENSE, a global leader in photoionisation detection (PID) technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Hawes as its new Managing Director. This transition aligns with the company’s strategic vision for continued growth and innovation, as Duncan Johns, who has successfully led ION Science since 1999, moves into the role of Director of Innovation.

A Legacy of Leadership and Innovation

ION Science Ltd is part of Hive Technologies Group Ltd, a dynamic group encompassing Analox, Shawcity, and ION Science. Under Duncan Johns’ leadership, ION Science has strengthened its market position and significantly expanded its research, development, and manufacturing capabilities. A pivotal part of this growth has been the development of The Hive and The Hive Technology Centre (HTC), state-of-the-art facilities designed to drive future technological advancements. To differentiate its instrumentation division from its sensing technology solutions, ION Science recently launched the ION SENSE sub-brand, reinforcing its commitment to innovation across both product categories.

Duncan Johns: A New Role in Innovation

Duncan remains Hive Technologies Group CEO and transitions to Director of Innovation at ION SENSE, reflecting his unwavering commitment to pioneering new technologies and enhancing ION SENSE’s position as the global leader in PID detection solutions. His vision has been instrumental in shaping the company’s trajectory. In this new role, he will focus on steering the innovation roadmap to ensure ION SENSE remains at the forefront of the industry. This change complements the existing Board members, reinforcing a collaborative approach to driving technological advancements.

As the incoming Managing Director, Mike Hawes brings a wealth of experience and a deep alignment with the company’s core values and business principles of innovation, quality, and customer focus. His leadership will build upon the strong foundation established by Duncan, ensuring a seamless transition and continued success for ION SENSE.

“I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved at ION Science over the past 25 years. The company has grown significantly, and our commitment to innovation has never been stronger. Moving into this new role allows me to dedicate my focus to advancing our technology and ensuring we remain the market leader in PID and sensing technologies. I have every confidence in Mike’s leadership and look forward to supporting the next chapter of growth and innovation.”

Welcoming Mike Hawes as Managing Director

Mike Hawes added:

“I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved at ION Science over the past 25 years. The company has grown significantly, and our commitment to innovation has never been stronger. Moving into this new role allows me to dedicate my focus to advancing our technology and ensuring we remain the market leader in PID and sensing technologies. I have every confidence in Mike’s leadership and look forward to supporting the next chapter of growth and innovation.”

A Future of Growth and Technological Advancements

The Hive Technology Group, under Duncan Johns’ leadership as CEO, continues to foster a culture of innovation and excellence across its subsidiaries. With ION Science’s ongoing commitment to research and development, the company remains poised for a future of technological breakthroughs and sustained market leadership.