Karl Browne appointed as Technical Director

Apr 7, 2026 | News

We’re pleased to announce that Karl Browne has been appointed Technical Director at Powerstart!

Karl has been a key part of the team for almost 20 years, bringing deep technical knowledge, consistency, and a practical approach to solving customer challenges.

In his new role, Karl will lead our technical direction across engineering, product development, and continuous improvement, helping ensure our non-electric starting solutions continue to deliver the reliability our customers depend on in mission-critical environments.

Karl said of his appointment:
“After almost 20 years working with the team, I’m proud to step into the Technical Director role. I’m looking forward to building on what we’ve achieved so far, including strengthening our engineering capability, supporting our customers with practical solutions, and continuing to improve the performance and serviceability of our products and systems.

David Caddick, Managing Director, said:
“Karl’s appointment is a significant step for Powerstart. He combines strong engineering knowledge with a calm, methodical approach to problem-solving, with the added bonus of being highly respected by both customers and colleagues. I’m confident he’ll strengthen our technical leadership as we continue to invest in innovation and deliver dependable starting solutions globally.”

Please join us in congratulating Karl on his well-deserved appointment.

📷 Karl pictured second from the right

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