The Board reflects the range of stakeholders in UK aerospace with whom the Institute engages, and includes representation from the UK Government’s Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy; major UK aerospace manufacturers; the small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the UK supply chain; and academia and research organisations.
Ben is Chief Executive of Porvair plc, which he joined in 1998 following a career with Courtaulds and Carnaud Metalbox.
Paul has been chief executive of two major UK trade associations (ADS, SMMT).
Janet has held a wide range of management positions in engineering including customer support and strategic sales.
Susan's career in aerospace has spanned engineering and technology with GKN and Rolls-Royce.
Kedar has overall responsibility for delivering the Productive, Connected and Healthy nation priorities of EPSRC’s delivery plan.
Simon joined Innovate UK in January 2013 from the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills.
Gavin is Director Quality at Spirit AeroSystems, previously Director of Engineering & Technology Development at Bombardier in Belfast.
Paul leads the BEIS Aerospace team that is responsible for working with industry to promote a healthy, productive aerospace sector.
Alan is responsible for the global technology strategy and delivery of the supporting programmes.
Stephen is the Chairman of the ATI Board and also has a portfolio of non-executive and advisory roles in high tech organisations.