Director of the Foundation Industries Sustainability Consortium (FISC), starting on 1st July 2024 till 31st March 2025 working two days a week, taking over the strategic management of FISC from Graham Hillier, who will continue as Chair.FISC is a collaborative initiative bringing together global leaders in innovation, research and technology to help transform the Foundation Industries. FISC is dedicated to driving low-carbon innovation across the UK’s essential materials sectors, including cement, metal, glass, ceramic, paper, polymer, and chemical industries. FISC focus is on developing sustainable solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of these industries, which are responsible for a significant portion of global CO2 emissions.FISC leads projects exploring and delivering effective decarbonisation solutions to the problems the Foundation Industries face across six key themes including Alternative fuels, Circular economy, Digital Sensing, Process Optimisation, Sustainable Materials, Training and Skills. FISC founding partners include Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), Glass Futures, Materials Processing Institute, Henry Royce Institute, and Lucideon and has achieved a tremendous amount in a very short time. I look forward to collaborating with all stakeholders as we develop FISC for the future.

The Manufacturers' Alliance are a purpose and values led organisation that inspire progressive manufacturing leaders to break through the boundaries of possibility.Established in 2013, the Manufacturers' Alliance is an independently owned family run business, with an overarching passion to support the manufacturing people at the heart of our economy.We are an experienced team of positive changemakers that deliver an unrivalled range of focused support for owners and managers of manufacturing organisations across Northern England and Wales, helping them on their journeys to business growth and leadership excellence.Website: www.manufacturersalliance.co.uk.If you are interested in joining one of the peer groups please email: info@manufacturersalliance.co.uk

Specialist business and innovation consultant, delivering collaborative and creative solutions. I provide executive and non-executive director and board member services, working strategically to support industry. Whether you're a tech founder, SME, multinational corporation, RTO, university, or public sector organization, I am here to help drive growth, community, well-being, and inclusivity.📩 pg@philippaglover.co.uk ☎️÷44 (0) 7429 105 289 🏠 Philippa Glover, Liverpool Science Park, 131 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5TF UK

Representing the interests of the commercial partners engaged, while also working to build and expand a commercially successful and resilient value network around the provision of environmentally sustainable transport.

Member of Omron UK and Ireland Senior Leadership Team responsible for leading Omron’s Business Development teams and ecosystem strategy across all the businesses growth domains (e-mobility, logistics, warehousing, digital, FMCG, pharma, and robotics/SI Partners). Leading a large team of Sales/ Business Development Managers and associated direct reports.

Led the strategic development and growth of a privately owned SME System Integrator specialising in KUKA robots. Achieved record growth, establishing the business in new markets, gaining significant market recognition while also relocating the business, and navigating a global pandemic Led the business to secure ISO9001 and 140001 accreditation embedding the fundamentals of lean/5s and developing a safety-first culture. Putting people, place, and technology at the heart of the business strategy Achieved a number of high-profile awards and accolades. Supported the development of the owners and the business's governance structure.