Kyria Ltd was founded by Howard Perkins and Dr David Young and started trading in April 2003. Kyria has grown from revenue and is financially independent, operating with no debt or external equity. The company was recognised as an Investor in People in January 2006 and as a Microsoft Certified Partner in April 2006. These achievements reflect the core values of the company.
Our core values are Commitment, Integrity and Quality and we build long term relationships with our Customers. We believe in working with you to fully understand your business drivers and identify the right solution for your particular needs.
Gordon Stuart
Chairman
In early 2005, Kyria strengthened the Board by appointing Gordon Stuart as a Non-Executive Chairman.
Gordon was the founder and CEO of Spektra, which for several years was one of Scotland's fastest growing
technology companies (e.g. Deloitte and Touche Fast 50 Award). Gordon brings a wealth of knowledge and
many years of experience which will be invaluable as Kyria continues to grow in the future.
Howard Perkins Eur Ing, CEng, MIET, BA (Oxon).
Managing Director
Kyria's Managing Director graduated from St. John's College, Oxford with a First Class Honours Degree in Engineering
Science. Since then, his career has spanned the manufacturing, utilities and IT sectors. Howard's corporate and
leadership strengths are underpinned by considerable technical knowledge and a clear understanding of the business benefits
that technology can deliver.
Dr David Young, MEng, PhD
Technical Director
Dr David Young graduated with a Masters Degree in Manufacturing Sciences and Engineering followed by a PhD
in Electronic And Electrical Engineering, both at Strathclyde University. He has over 20 years experience
in the Energy Sector, ranging from safety critical computer based control systems in Nuclear Power stations
(He spent a year in the USA seconded to Westinghouse working on the next generation PWR project), to business
critical Energy Management Systems. As co-founder and Technical Director,
David brings a wealth of IT, electrical and C&I knowledge and experience to the company.
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