Leandro Gasparini has been appointed director of services at iconsys to enhance customer experience and expand the firm’s lifecycle services business. He will focus on strengthening service offerings, improving operational efficiency, and supporting business growth by leveraging the company’s expertise in industrial automation, technology integration, and engineering solutions.
With over 20 years of experience in industrial automation, Leandro Gasparini specializes in process automation, digital services, and technology integration. He has led cross-functional teams to drive business growth. As director of services, he will oversee engineering teams, enhance consultancy services in safety, cybersecurity, and sustainability, and optimize service delivery to improve efficiency and profitability.
“This is an ideal time to be joining iconsys, as we look to extend our ability to support hundreds of existing customers and new ones keen to get specialist support in these critical areas,” explained Leandro, who has held senior roles with Invensys, Schneider Electric and Spirax Sarco.
“Being ‘technology independent’ is a fantastic differentiator for us and means we can always develop and deliver optimal automation solutions to our customers, whether they are involved in maritime, metals, pulp & paper, construction materials, transport infrastructure, energy transition and those looking to accelerate their decarbonization and digital transformation journeys.”
Leandro continued: “As Director of Services, it is very important we define a clear roadmap for accessing our lifecycle and consultancy services; this will initially be looking to provide consultative expertise in safety, cybersecurity, sustainability and energy management and digital services.”
Leandro Gasparini is skilled in market research and identifying profitable business opportunities across multiple sectors, attributes that he will put to effective use as he looks to increase the size of his dedicated services team over the next twelve months.
The Director of Services will be based out of the firm’s Daresbury office, stated, “I’m going back to my roots with iconsys and my big passion for delivering industrial automation solutions that add real value.”
“There is so much more we can do on a services and consultancy stage. I want it to be a significant revenue generator for the company within two years and, importantly, a potential gateway to starting work with us.”
Nick Darrall, managing director of iconsys, added: “We have had a really promising start to 2025, so now is the perfect time to look at the untapped potential we believe exists in lifecycle and consultative services.”
“It’s the final piece of the jigsaw for us, and hiring someone of the industrial standing and knowledge of Leandro is a major coup. He has all the skills and expertise required to make an immediate impact as our Director of Services.”
“What this means to existing and new customers is that we will be able to enhance our full lifecycle of support offering, from initial consultation to identifying and delivering seamless technology integration and ongoing long-term support.”
He concluded: “In addition, functional safety, cybersecurity, sustainability/energy management, and digital are the four main areas of expertise we want to initially push as part of our consultative, high value-add services, but will undoubtedly add to these as new opportunities arise.”
About iconsys
iconsys, established in 1987, is a UK-based automation solutions provider and systems integrator headquartered in Telford, Shropshire. The company specializes in industrial automation services, enterprise integration, and strategic manufacturing solutions. It serves various industries, including metals, automotive, marine and ports, food and beverage, pulp and paper, construction materials, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). As of 2024, icons reported annual revenues of £14.5 million and employed 81 people. The company is committed to enhancing performance through the integration of industrial automation technologies, supporting clients throughout the asset lifecycle to improve safety, profitability, security, reliability, and productivity.