MAV have a great team of people working for us.
We operate as a tightly integrated team where everyone will do their utmost to help our customers get what they want. We have an open working relationship and encourage everyone to contribute and question all aspects of what we do – that makes for a dynamic and interesting workplace.
MAV Systems Ltd is an independent business that has always had a philosophy of maintaining a tight core of engineering, sales and support excellence whilst outsourcing as many of the overheads of the business as possible. Fundamental to this was the decision, from inception, to sell ANPR technology via a partner model where MAV would seek to achieve camera sales through building strong partnerships with system integration, software and deployment businesses around the world. In many cases, MAV has become the external camera R&D resource for our customers – one that many could not have afforded in their own right – at no direct cost. The fact that MAV never compete with our customers at the total solution / end user level is a massive attraction to our client base
MAV become fully independent in 2012 and has not looked back since. The company has been able to grow substantially in turnover and volume of products shipped. This growth has been matched with investment in a team of talented development engineers, sales and marketing and logistics staff who continue to fuel the development and production capabilities.
MAV’s drive and determination has resulted in a market leading portfolio of ANPR cameras which include the IQX, IQ, Rapier and Tailored ranges.
In Feb 2018 MAV Systems were acquired by The Traffic Group (TTG) formerly known as AGD Group Limited. The acquisition by TTG – a privately owned group of traffic-focused companies that shares MAV’s innovative technical approach and a complementary customer base – will provide a more extensive range of traffic solutions to a wider range of partners. TTG share MAV’s core values of being quality-centric in both product and service which enables further growth as a business as well as supporting the furthered success of the group as a whole.
The MAV roadmap remains concentrated on the launch of new ANPR-based products that offer new features to its integration partners. This portfolio is now augmented by speed and distance measurement technologies from the TTG group that open new ITS and enforcement opportunities worldwide.
Our Team Members
Andy Humphries – Managing Director
Andy joins MAV Systems Ltd as Managing Director and brings over 30 years of technical engineering and business experience from the Aerospace and Defence sector. Andy’s background is in systems and software engineering and the delivery of complex electrical and optical avionic solutions to a broad and diverse customer base. He has held senior positions in Engineering and Business leadership, where he has built high performing teams, focused on excellence in execution and total customer satisfaction.
Andy will lead the next phase of MAV’s growth starting with the newly launched AiQ range and the opportunities that it offers for existing UK and new International partners. Andy plans to define and launch MAV’s future strategy for products and services, aligned to the evolving market and customer needs. Andy will be based at MAV’s offices in Kent and is passionate about developing his team and forging trusting and enduring relationships with his customers.
Richard Porter - Development Manager
Richard has 20 years expertise in technology innovation specialising in rapid prototyping of optical hardware and software solutions. Leading an experienced and agile team, Richard is always looking to offer partners greater benefits through advanced product design and is constantly researching enhancements to meet the current and future needs of an ever-evolving market. Richard and his team believe that opportunities are often found in the smallest of details and, as such, is meticulous with every design, every prototype and every evaluation.
Chris Shepherd – Lead Product & Support Manager
Chris Shepherd is the Lead Product & Support Manager for MAV’s portfolio of products, feeding customer needs and optimal designs into the R&D process for new product advancement whilst reviewing the opportunities for current product evolution. Chris seeks to drive continual improvement and engage with customers to provide support in maximising their use of our products and maximising customer business benefits. Chris has worked in ANPR / ITS for over 20 years developing specialisms in solution provision for high security sites, law enforcement, smart cities, strategic road networks, road tolling and enforcement markets.
Sean Keeble – Operations Manager
As the Operation Manager with 10 years of experience working for MAV, Sean oversees and manages the production of MAV’s growing ANPR camera portfolio of products. Sean analyses performance metrics to identify areas for improvement, implement best practices, and drive continuous operational enhancements to ensure all of MAV’s customer receive the best service and products possible. Sean endeavours to streamline all production processes and support the evolving needs of the traffic technology sector, developing lasting partnerships with system developers on a foundation of quality and performance.
Paul Keeling – R & D Programme Manager
Having been with MAV for more than 5 years, Paul is now a key part of traffic product advancement, supporting the development of market leading ANPR technology including the advanced intelligence AiQ range. Paul is at the core of MAV’s ANPR product development, driving innovation and using his 20 years of traffic technology experience to facilitate the design of traffic solutions to meet a wide range of partner and market requirements.
Sophie Letherby – Business Change Manager
Sophie has now been part of the MAV Systems family for more than 6 years. In this time, Sophie has built on her previous knowledge to develop greater operational experience allowing for her evolution into the Business Change Manager. Incorporating the management of both internal and external business change initiatives, Sophie strives to provide the most efficient and high-quality service for all stakeholders. Driven by the core business principle of customer-focus, Sophie works independently, and as part of a wider team, to improve every facet of the business to ensure all processes and procedures result in the highest value products available to market.
Tracey Silk – Finance & HR Manager
Tracey has worked for MAV for more than 5 years, in her role as the Finance/HR Manager she oversees all the financial operations of the business. Working alongside the Managing Director, Tracey plays an important role within the management team, dealing with specific partner requirements, financial planning and analysis, asset acquisition and further key business decisions. Additionally, Tracey supports all employees in her HR role, offering a variety of communication channels for employee guidance and developing strong internal relationships to help each member of staff to achieve individual and business goals. Supporting internal and external customers, Tracey develops a strong business foundation from which business growth can be built.
Helen Garrett – International Business Development Manager
As an International Business Development Manager with 35 years’ experience, Helen specialises in driving global growth strategies, establishing strategic partnerships, and entering new international markets. Helen is passionate about identifying new opportunities, creating long-lasting relationships, and expanding businesses across borders, matching the best products to meet our partner needs. Helen has been supporting the Policing and Security sector since 2006 and has been with MAV Systems since 2017, selling into various vertical markets globally and creating new long term partnerships. She is driven by a passion for building bridges between markets and cultures and combines strategic thinking, cultural sensitivity, and a results-driven mindset to drive sustainable global business success.
Barinder Moore – Global Parking Sales Lead
Barinder has worked for MAV for more than 10 years as the car park management specialist in the sales team. Barinder spends the majority of his time visiting his customers to ensure they are gaining optimum performance from existing products and the potential for greater performance from new and emerging ANPR technology like the AiQ. Barinder believes his number one priority is his customers, ensuring they receive the best service and can access the most efficient, flexible, reliable, valuable and high performing systems through partnerships with MAV.
Neil Dillon – Marketing Manager
Neil has worked for MAV for more than 10 years, supporting business growth and development across multiple markets and regions. Identifying the need to highlight benefits to partners early on formed the basis of the marketing strategy that continues to this day. Whilst MAV develop some of the best ANPR technology available, the true value of their designs is how they support the success of their partners in achieving a wide variety of objectives. Neil continues to evaluate the needs of customers, and the evolution of traffic system capabilities, to ensure MAV offer flexible ANPR camera solutions to meet specific customer needs.
