Scott Harward

Regional Business Manager (East), Contec Healthcare

BBA in Business Administration from The Citadel
Joined Contec in 2014

Scott Harward is an esteemed member of the Contec, Inc. team, joining in 2014 and bringing valuable expertise to various roles within the company, with a primary focus on sales within Contec Healthcare. As the Regional Business Manager-East, Scott is dedicated to providing exceptional support to Contec's sales representatives and valued customers, helping them identify and implement the optimal solutions tailored to their specific facility, workflow, and environmental needs.

Scott's commitment to excellence is backed by his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, which he earned from The Citadel- The Military College of South Carolina. His strong educational foundation combined with his extensive experience in the industry enables him to deliver exceptional service and guidance to customers, ensuring their success in achieving their goals.

With his passion for customer satisfaction and deep understanding of the healthcare industry, Scott Harward is a valuable asset to the Contec team, consistently striving to deliver the best solutions and support to customers across the East region.

Neil Simpson

Technical Services Manager EMEA and R&D Manager EMEA

Neil has over twenty years of experience in the contamination control industry, supporting pharmaceutical, biomedical and other critical industries. Currently the Technical/R&D Manager for Contec in Europe, Neil developed Contec’s cleanroom disinfection products for European and other global markets.

Neil is a microbiologist with extensive expertise in the field of chemical disinfection and has developed disinfectant products and processes for cleanroom use worldwide, including a product design patent. Neil has conducted seminars and presentations globally on cleanrooms, disinfectants, and GMP requirements, and has co-authored published articles such as ‘ Virucidal testing of Cleanroom Disinfectants’ and has assisted facilities in selecting appropriate disinfectants, wipes, and mopping systems for use in critical and controlled environments.

As Quality Manager for Contec, Neil was instrumental in establishing Contec’s European disinfectant manufacturing and was integral in gaining ISO 9001 for their European manufacturing site. Previously Technical Development Manager for Shield Medicare/Ecolab for nearly 10 years, Neil holds a degree in Applied Biology and Microbiology from University of Wales Institute.