On behalf of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Francisco J. Riberas Mera has been recognized by Hugh Elliott, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Spain, recognizing his services to the automotive industry in the United Kingdom.
Gestamp’s executive president, Francisco J. Riberas Mera, has been awarded the Order of the British Empire, Commander Level. His recognition as an Honorary Commander was granted by HM Queen Elizabeth II. Representing the British sovereign, the United Kingdom’s ambassador to Spain, Hugh Elliott, presented the award to Riberas at a ceremony that took place in the Spanish capital. The award was presented in the presence of a small number of family members and friends who accompanied the recipient at an event at the British Ambassador’s private residence in Madrid.
In his acceptance speech, Gestamp’s executive chairman highlighted the strength of the ties between the two countries and how the company is working hand in hand with Gestamp UK with a commitment to overcome common challenges
The United Kingdom awards Orders and Medals to those who do outstanding work for the country or the British Society. The Commander Level is the most important rank of this order founded by King George V, for those who are not British nationals, and is the second highest level of the Order of the British Empire. In this case, the title of honorary commander is awarded to those who play a notable role at the national level, take an outstanding leadership role in regional affairs through achievement or service to the community, or have made a most outstanding innovative contribution in their field of work. Francisco J. Riberas received this award for his services to the automotive industry in the United Kingdom.
The automotive industry is the UK’s main export sector. The company, which started operations in 2012, has invested nearly £350 million in the country over the past decade.
The company currently employs approximately 2,000 people at three locations: Newton Aycliffe, near Newcastle, is the largest of the manufacturing sites with approximately 1,200 employees, which also has an R&D center, one of 13 Gestamp operates across the globe. world has. The plants in the West Midlands, near Wolverhampton, and Llanelli in Wales complete the company’s UK operations. During this time, Gestamp UK has become the leading tier 1 automotive company in the UK.
Source: La Verdad
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