The automation, controls and instrumentation trade body Gambica has appointed John Bailey, founder and chairman of the Pantek Group (below, right), to be its president for the next two years. Bailey succeeds Rod Taylor, chairman of the Seaward Group (shown on the left).

Within the Pantek Group, Gambica member SolutionsPT focuses on industrial automation through the distribution and support of Wonderware software, engineering services and software development. Bailey`s appointment coincides with the Pantek Group`s 25th anniversary in 2010.