CTO for John Crane. Innovation champion, leader of global R&D spanning mechanical, materials and digital engineering. Chartered Engineer, a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (FIMMM) and Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (MIMechE).Advocate for innovation of novel, value added, products that are differentiated through design and advanced materials. Expert in agile hardware development - with voice of the customer sprints solving the most demanding unmet needs. My experience includes leading innovation for critical components and advanced materials into Wind Power, Nuclear Power, Sub-Sea Oil and Gas, Refineries, and Defence. Former MD of an AIM listed oxford university spin out. Passionate STEM advocate, and champion for greater diversity to study and work in STEM disciplines. As a type 1 diabetic and with a neurodiverse family I have empathy for diversity in all forms.
Listed skills include R&D, Product Development, Materials Science, Polymers, and 46 others.