President of US Operations
Frank joined Lucideon in January 2017 as a specialist in business and technical management. He currently serves as President of Lucideon M+P, the US entity of the Lucideon Group. Frank has a background in mechanical engineering, with over 30 years’ experience at GE in a variety of roles prior to joining Lucideon.
Frank holds a BSc from Lehigh University and an M.S. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, both in Mechanical Engineering. He is also a licensed Professional Engineer in New York State and holds multiple patents.
He brings his experience in product design and development, manufacturing engineering, service engineering, product planning and marketing, and R&D management to his day-to-day role overseeing all aspects of operations of Lucideon’s US business among three sites – Schenectady, Greenville, and Raleigh. Frank has a strong product background in power generation equipment – gas turbines, steam turbines and generators.
Frank is a board member of both the Lucideon Group and Lucideon M+P and is an avid fly fisherman, bicyclist, and kayaker.
Chief Executive of Lucideon
Tony Kinsella joined Lucideon in July 2004, bringing over 30 years’ experience in general management to his role. Tony is a qualified marketeer, strategist and leader and has a background in chemistry. Tony took on the role of MD and eventually CEO and has led Lucideon to its market-leading position as a development and commercialization organization (DCO), specializing in materials technology, processes, and testing.
His day-to-day role encompasses leading the group and the management team, with a view to future proofing Lucideon with the CSO and making decisions on investments and spends.
Tony has lived and worked in the USA, Germany, South Africa, and the UK and brings his varied experience to his position as CEO and to his position as Director of Lucideon Group Limited and all Lucideon companies.
Tony is a former Rugby Union player and cellist.