SEA Appoints Steven Phillips As Quality & Business Assurance Director

SEA is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Phillips as its new Quality & Business Assurance Director, reinforcing its commitment to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and a strong quality culture across the business. 

Steven brings over 20 years of experience in Quality and Operations Leadership within the Defence and Aerospace industries, having held key roles both in the UK and the US. His deep industry knowledge and leadership expertise will be instrumental in supporting SEA’s commitment to quality and continued focus on delivering high-quality, reliable solutions to our customers. 

In his new role, Steven will be responsible for ensuring SEA’s processes are proportionate, effective and efficient across all areas of the business and ensuring that we meet our customer commitments while embedding a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence. His appointment reflects SEA’s strategic focus on enhancing internal capabilities, driving accountability, and fostering a quality-first mindset.  

Commenting on his appointment, Steven said: "I feel incredibly proud to be part of the Leadership team at SEA and know the work we do really does make a difference. I was drawn to SEA not only because of its great products and strong reputation, but also because of its inclusive and welcoming culture. I’m passionate about building a culture where quality is part of everything we do; not just meeting expectations, but consistently striving to exceed them." 

Richard Flitton, Managing Director at SEA, added: "We’re delighted to welcome Steven to the team. His wealth of experience in quality and operational excellence will be a great asset to SEA as we continue to strengthen our business and deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers. His leadership will help embed a strong quality culture across the company, ensuring we remain trusted partners in the defence sector." 

SEA looks forward to the valuable contributions Steven will bring as part of our ongoing mission to deliver innovative and dependable solutions, while building a culture of quality that empowers people and drives long-term success.