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Michael Derby Is Appointed Technical Director, Regulatory Approvals at Element Materials Technology

Michael Derby has been appointed technical director, regulatory approvals at Element Materials Technology.

Michael Derby served as Director for ACB Europe as well as a senior reviewer for the certification of wireless devices. In this role, he acted as a Telecommunication Certification Body for the Federal Communications Commission (US), a Certification Body for Innovation, Science and Economic Development (Canada), as well as a Notified Body for the European radio equipment directive. In addition to the 13 years spent in product certification and regulatory approval, his career includes 16 years working in commercial test laboratories, with 10 years in the UK and six years in California, US. Michael is one of the world’s leading experts on the integration of wireless modules into host equipment and lead author in both US and European guidance on the subject.

Steve Hayes, Technical Director, Connected Technologies at Element, commented: “We are delighted to add Michael’s industry-leading technical expertise to our rapidly expanding Connected Technologies team. His prolific experience and proven track record as a leading voice in the sector, as well as his profile as a world-renowned expert in the field, will prove invaluable to our ambitious growth strategy.”

Michael Derby added: “I am excited to be taking on the role of supporting Element’s highly knowledgeable team of engaged experts, many of whom not only hold wireless testing and consumer product compliance expertise but also sit on industry working groups and committees. I am looking forward to guiding Element’s team of specialists as they continue to play a first-hand role in the development of the standards we test to.”

Michael started his UK-based role at Element on 1 September and will be responsible for supporting global projects and customers, reporting to Steve Hayes, Element’s Group-wide Connected Technologies Technical Director. He will work closely with teams across Element’s global network of Connected Technology related laboratories and offices.

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