HIMA Appoints Carl Ramsden as CEO of Sella Controls

Leadership Transition at Sella Controls

HIMA Group named Carl Ramsden CEO of Sella Controls.
He steps into this new role as integration with HIMA advances.
John Blackwell will retire on October 31, closing his long career.
Carl now takes full responsibility for leading Sella Controls forward.

Carl Ramsden’s Industry Expertise

Carl Ramsden brings over 20 years of leadership in industrial sectors.
He previously worked with BASF and Yokogawa in senior positions.
His career spans manufacturing and customer-facing operations.
This dual perspective strengthens his insight into the value chain.

Driving Growth in UK and Global Markets

Jörg de la Motte welcomed Carl with strong confidence in his leadership.
He emphasized Carl’s value-driven style and strategic focus on growth.
Together, they aim to expand in process and rail industries in the UK.
The plan also includes strengthening HIMA’s global solutions footprint.

Sella Controls’ Role in HIMA Group

HIMA acquired Sella Controls in February 2023 after a long partnership.
Since then, teams harmonized IT and management systems quickly.
Today, Sella Controls acts as HIMA’s UK and Ireland hub.
It also serves as the global center of excellence for railway systems.
The company employs more than 130 people at Stockport and Ashby.