Modular housebuilder poaches Airbus executive for digital technology drive

By Joey Gardiner2021-01-13T13:22:00

Goldman Sachs-backed start-up says use of data will transform manufacturing process

Start-up modular housebuilder TopHat has poached a high-ranking Airbus vice-president to lead the firm’s drive to integrate digital technology into the manufacturing process.

The firm, which secured £75m of backing from US investment bank Goldman Sachs last year, said it had appointed Matt Evans, formerly Airbus’ vice-president of digital transformation, to be the company’s new chief technology officer.

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