My career took a diverse and exciting turn in the early nineties when I was offered a role at Formation Limited, a company founded by Tim Plunkett. We pioneered Stereolithography (SLA), a technology that forged an industry known as Rapid Prototyping in its infancy and today, in its maturity, is known as Additive Manufacturing. As employee number four, I initially focused on finance, but my responsibilities quickly grew to cover all human resources, marketing, office management, and essentially anything 'non-engineering'. In 1996, I was promoted to Managing Director, leaving Tim to do what he has become globally known for - a man who 'Gets Things Made', pushing the boundaries of conventional processes. In the late nineties, I made a decision that many might consider unconventional. I took a career break to raise our seven children while remaining a non-executive director of Plunkett Associates and Adept Limited. This allowed me to provide an independent, external perspective, offering guidance, oversight, and strategic input without being directly involved in the day-to-day activities. During this period, I had the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong ambition of becoming a published author. I also dedicated my time as a volunteer for a Gloucester-based charity, CCP. This charity is committed to preventing the causes and effects of homelessness in young people, a cause that is close to my heart. After a fulfilling career break, I am excited to be back at the forefront of Plunkett Associates. As the 'empty-nest' phase begins, I am eagerly supporting Tim and our exceptional team at a time of expansion and new horizons. Follow our progress on Linked In and our website: http://www.plunkettassociates.co.uk.