P2i Limited, the nanoscale enhancer of products using its proprietary cold plasma deposition technology, has announced the appointment of Dr Graham Hine as Chairman of the board of directors with immediate effect.  

Dr Hine has a successful entrepreneurial background in advanced electronic materials, semiconductors and sensors.   After a 1st class degree and PhD in Physics at Cambridge University, Dr Hine’s career began on the fast-track in the semiconductor division at Philips where he moved through technology development into international sales and marketing of the resultant products.  From Philips, he went on to hold a number of senior business development and general management roles before becoming CEO of Capteur Sensors Ltd. He built up and sold Capteur, a venture-backed manufacturer of chip-based sensors designed mainly for use by the automotive industry, producing an excellent capital gain for the investors, including 3i, Hambros and Rothschilds.

Commenting on Dr Hine’s appointment, Harvey Boulter, CEO Porton Capital, said:
“We are delighted to have Graham join the company.  He brings a wealth of international experience and expertise in developing and marketing products for the electronic and automotive industries and, above all, in building value for shareholders.”

Dr Hine said, “I am excited to be joining P2i as it starts to enter a period of rapid growth.  The company has a large number of opportunities it can exploit, some in markets where I am fortunate to have knowledge and experience. I very much look forward to working with the P2i team to help them achieve the huge potential of this company.”