BRONWAY - Key Persons


Ernie Herterich

Job Titles:
  • Senior Engineer
As head of our engineering and R&D teams, Ernie brings over 20 years of engineering excellence to the company. His significant knowledge and expertise in automation across multiple industries coupled with an unrivalled ability to bring the very best out of any piece of automation, shapes the way we design and produce our solutions.

James Frost

Job Titles:
  • General Manager
As General Manager, James coordinates all departments within Bronway, ensuring that all departmental performances and KPI's are reviewed and achieved on an on-going basis. In addition to the day to day running of the business, James is the senior project manager in Bronway and has personally managed all of Bronway's major projects since 2007. Originating from a background in mechanical engineering, James also heads up the Design Department, ensuring that the highest possible standards in design and quality are adhered to.

Martin O'Malley - Founder, Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Founder
  • Managing Director
Martin O'Malley is the founder and Managing Director of Bronway Ltd since its inception in 1991. After studying electronic engineering, Martin spent some years at Trinity College working in a research group. In 1977, Martin joined Mentec International Industrial Automation and worked for 7 years in the areas of process control, SCADA and robotics. In 1984 Martin joined AME Ireland as Sales and Marketing Director and was responsible for the worldwide sales of floppy disc test equipment. In 1991, Martin founded Bronway and for 21 years, the Bronway group of companies have been developing innovative solutions for industry specific requirements on a global basis. Martin is now considered one of the leading experts in end of line automation. He and his talented team have continued to innovate and provide outstanding solutions for Bronway's discerning customers. His customers would comment that one of the keys to Bronway's success, apart from the leading edge solutions provided, would be Martin's belief that the client relationship is absolutely crucial.

Michael O'Toole - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Financial Director
  • Financial Officer
Michael O'Toole has served the Bronway Group as Financial Officer and subsequently Financial Director since 1998. Prior to joining Bronway, Michael held a number of senior financial positions in the materials handling, engineering, oil and refrigerated haulage industries.

Stephen Casey

Job Titles:
  • Senior Software & Controls Engineer
Stephen heads up the software and control systems team and is one of Bronway's longest serving employees. With over 25 years experience in this area, Stephen is instrumental in the architecture, design and creation of all aspects of our software and machine control systems. He has a deep technical understanding of all matters engineering together with a flair for maximising the user-friendliness and accessibility of our software.