Tech group Smiths wires new CEO from the US The group, which operates in a range of tech markets from security and defence to space and aerospace, had a share price of 1,559.50 this morning. Technology group Smiths has hired a new chief executive officer who will relocate to the UK from the US in a “mutually agreed” exchanging of the helm today. Starting with immediate effect, incoming CEO Paul Keel formerly worked with US industry giant 3M for 16 years where he led a number of businesses, including its $5bn revenue Consumer Business group. Following a lengthy search by the board’s nomination committee, the Harvard Business School graduate has also held senior roles with General Electric and McKinsey & Company.