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2/20/24, 3:47 PM Experienced Sella Controls Manager to lead HIMA Global Rail
Jörg de la Motte, CEO of HIMA commented: “The global rail and metro industry is seeing
significant investment over the next ten years. Infrastructure is being modernised with the

use of digitalised safety systems to improve performance and decarbonise our transport

networks. This is a key growth market for HIMA. Chris’ appointment is a logic next step,
just one year after Sella Controls became part of HIMA: With his many years’ of industry

experience, he will provide focus and support to the HIMA Rail business globally. That will
help to drive forward and strengthen our relationships with customers and partners, and

expand our market offering.”

Chris Elliott began his career as a control systems engineer, before joining rail industry
specialist Transmitton Limited in 1997. In 2007, Chris joined Sella Controls where he

developed into the position as Director for Rail Business Development until HIMA’s
acquisition in 2023.

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Elliott commented: “HIMA have developed a reputation globally in the field of functional
safety. With the digitalisation of control systems, HIMA is able to bring this to its rail

business alongside a more diverse capability and offering. Environmental change is

driving significant investment across all of our regional offices and I look forward to

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