Siemens Industry has appointed Keith Thornhill as a lead for the food and beverage packaging market in the UK and Ireland. He will be working with a dedicated team to address the key business and technological challenges food manufacturers face. In his role as Food and Beverage Business Manager, Keith will provide support for the sector in the areas of industrial technology - in particular automation and drive technologies solutions. Keith said: "Siemens Industry has a unique understanding of the food and beverage markets, having worked with leading brands in the sector for many years. I look forward to working with manufacturers across the UK helping them to boost productivity and encourage greater investment in technology. Its an incredibly exciting market to be part of - with real potential for growth and investment as the recovery gathers momentum."