MANUFACTURING employers group the EEF has appointed former Army officer Terry Scuoler as its new chief executive.

Mr Scuoler, who is managing director of Oldham-based Ferranti Technologies Ltd, will take up the post in March.

He served as an infantry officer for five years before starting his commercial career in publishing and the construction industry. Later, he joined Royal Ordnance – now part of BAE Systems – as European marketing manager.

In 1999, he became managing director of Ferranti, which supplies specialised equipment to the aerospace and defence markets.

In his new role, Mr Scuoter will be responsible for enhancing EEF’s representation role as the voice of manufacturing at a crucial time for the sector and the UK economy. He will also lead the further development of its business services in employment law, occupational health & safety and environmental s