ABOUT
Andor Technology PLC (Andor) is incorporated and headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland and operates at the high-value end of the global scientific digital camera market. It was setup in 1989 out of Queen's University in Belfast. Andor now employs over 300 people in 16 offices worldwide and distributes its products to 10,000 customers in 55 countries.
" Our mission is to become the global leader in pioneering and manufacturing high performance light measuring solutions "
As portrayed in our mission statement, the principal business of Andor is the development and manufacture of high performance digital cameras. Through continuous dialogue with our customers and strong teamwork we continue to innovate ground-breaking products that improve the world in which we live.
Financial Highlights
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ANDOR TECHNOLOGY
Andor is a world leader in scientific imaging, spectroscopy solutions and microscopy systems. We develop and manufacture a range of high performance digital cameras and associated products for research and OEM markets. Andor have been innovating in the photonics industry for over 20 years, enabling scientists worldwide to measure light down to a single photon and capture events within 1 billionth of a second.
BITPLANE AG
Bitplane, the world’s leading Interactive Microscopy Image analysis software company, was acquired by Andor Technology PLC in 2009. Bitplane was founded in 1992 and operates out of two offices: one in Zurich, Switzerland and one in South Windsor, CT, USA. Through constant innovation and a clear focus on 3D and 4D imaging Bitplane actively shapes the way scientists process microscopic images.
Appointed CEO in May 2007, Conor joined Andor in 2002 as Finance Director and Company Secretary. He was closely involved in the Company's listing on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange in 2004 and in the acquisitions of Multichannel Instruments in 2002, Kinetic Imaging in 2004, Bitplane in 2009 and Photonic Instruments in 2010. Prior to joining Andor, he worked at PriceWaterhouseCoopers in the Corporate Finance division, and before that he held various senior finance positions in manufacturing companies in Northern Ireland. Conor has a BSc in Computer Science & Maths, is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and an IOD Chartered Director (CDir). 
Colin is Managing Director of Crescent Capital, a Belfast based venture fund and has worked in the venture industry providing funds for growth companies since 1989. He has been a director of Andor since 1997, led fundraising rounds for the company in 1997 and 2001 and was instrumental in Andor's flotation in 2004. Colin serves on the board of a number of public and private companies including Balcas Limited, NiSoft UK Limited and Fusion Antibodies Limited. Until recently Colin was Chairman of Trafficmaster plc, a UK listed information and telematics business which he was instrumental in floating in 1994. At Andor, Colin is Chairman of the remuneration committee. 
Mary Duseau joined Andor as Global Director of Sales in October of 2012. Mary has 25 years of commercial experience in Life Science and has held sales and business management positions at PerkinElmer, Bio-Rad and Stratagene. Preceding Andor, Mary spent 13 years at PerkinElmer where she was Global VP Sales and Marketing for the Bio-discovery division delivering over $350m revenue from a team of 400 commercial employees. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, with a BS in Biochemistry.
Bill Parsons was until May 2013 Executive Vice President of Human Resources at ARM Holdings plc. Prior to this, he held Human Resources Directorships at Saga Group Limited, Hussmann (Europe) and Murex Biotech Limited. Bill is Chairman of The Cambridge Network, which promotes the UK and Europe’s leading technology cluster. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology. At Andor, Bill is Chairman of the nomination committee. 
Donal is one of the original founders of Andor and is chiefly responsible for setting the future technical direction of the company and new product developments. After a BSc in Maths & Physics and an MSc in Optoelectronics,he graduated with a Ph.D. in Laser Physics from Queen's University Belfast, then moved on to take a position as a lecturer in the department of Informatics & Computer Science at the University of Ulster. 
Bill Rhodes was until January 2013 Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Development at Becton, Dickinson and Co and previously, was Worldwide President of BD Biosciences, a $1.4B business unit that was comprised of Cell Analysis, Discovery Labware, and Advanced Bioprocessing. Bill has held a number of directorships and since 2007, has been a Director of San Jose State University Research Foundation. Bill is currently an Operating Partner at Linden Capital Partners and has also worked on a consulting basis for Third Day Advisors LLC since January 2013. At Andor, Bill is Chairman of the audit committee. 
Alan Lilley (ACMA, CGMA) joined Andor in October 2011. Alan has held board level positions across a number of sectors for over 25 years. He was Group Finance Director with Mivan Group, a specialist contracting company during a period where the business expanded internationally and grew to peak revenue of £80m. He then joined B.I.C. Systems and was an integral part of the team that sold this business to BT plc. He was appointed Head of Business Operations with BT (NI) which he held until 2006 when he became Finance Director with Macildowie Associates Ltd, a business that he and other investors acquired. Alan is a Chartered Management Accountant.
Jim Haynes is currently President of Global Business at Oclaro plc, where he has worked since June 2003. Jim has previously held the positions of Chief Operating Officer of Oclaro from 2004 to 2010 as well as President of Oclaro’s Photonics Components Business from 2010 to 2011. Prior to this, he was Chief Operating Officer of Agility Communications and Director of Operations (Optical Components) and Technology (Optical Components) respectively for Nortel Networks. Jim has a bachelor’s degree (honors) in material sciences and technology from Swansea University. 
Gary joined Andor in 2007 and is responsible for all product development activities on a global scale. A Chartered Engineer, Gary graduated from Queen’s University Belfast and subsequently obtained an MSc in Electronic Systems from Cranfield Institute of Technology and an MBA from Warwick Business School. Gary started his career at Crosfield Electronics before taking senior positions with Nortel Networks and director level positions with Flextronics Design before moving to Andor.
Andrew joined Andor originally in 1993 as project manager, then left to create his own company 'Avalon Instruments' that he went on selling to Perkin Elmer where he remained a few years to develop the IR and Raman business. He returned to Andor in late 2009 to spearhead the global Product Management & Marketing activities. He holds a BSc in Chemistry from Queen's University Belfast, where he also obtained his PhD in Vibrational Spectroscopy & Microscopy.
Mark joined Andor in 2004 through the acquisition of Kinetic Imaging where he held the role of Managing Director. Mark is now responsible for the development of the confocal microscopy business at Andor. Prior to founding Kinetic Imaging, Mark held the role of Lecturer at UMIST and then became Professor at Lancaster University. A graduate from the University of Edinburgh, where he completed his PhD in Engineering Sciences.
Dennis joined Andor in 2005 where he is responsible for all Operations activities (Supply Chain, Production, Global Customer Service & Support and Logistics). He holds a degree in Operational Management from the University of Ulster and a Master of Science degree from Napier University in Edinburgh. He previously held senior roles in manufacturing and production management at many large high-tech OEM companies.
Sinead joined Andor in 1999 and has overseen the global human resources activities (recruitment, selection, employees relations, learning & development, reward & recognition) while the company grew from 49 to over 300 employees. Before undertaking a graduate management programme, she obtained her BSc in Applied Psychology from the University of Ulster and is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development.
