Speaker Categories: SGS Speakers 2023

Ian is a commercially orientated Chairman, Chief Executive and Transformation Leader who works with businesses under corporate, family and private equity ownership. His forte is industrial/engineering, manufacturing and related services SME businesses that are based in the UK and have an international dimension. He brings a collaborative approach…

John Patsavellas is a senior lecturer in manufacturing management at Cranfield University having joined the UK’s most iconic postgraduate university following a career in the manufacturing industry spanning sectors as diverse as steel, food, paper products, pharma, fashion, building products and sanitaryware ceramics. He has been a boardroom…

Dr. James Crosby is Head of Sustainability for Commercial and Industrial Energy Supply and Usage at Advantage Utilities. With a Ph.D in Geochemistry, Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences from the University of Cambridge, Dr. Crosby now offers business support to a range of companies who are looking to achieve…

Jon graduated University with both an BEng Mechanical Engineering and an MSc in Design Engineering. He started his career working within the food sector as a project lead, and later transitioned into a bespoke automotive design and build organisation following his passion. He joined Michael Page 18 years…

As a Director within Page Group – Michael Page, I provide an honest and consultative approach to our Manufacturing customers across the Midlands region. It is imperative each role is dealt with individually to determine the right strategy to market across Senior Appointments or Operational/Technical Department Lead roles.…

Tim joined Digital Catapult in September 2021 as Director of Digital Supply Chain and the Made Smarter Innovation hub. Tim has extensive experience in improving global businesses and supply chains working within the Automotive, Consumer Goods, Aerospace, Defence, Construction, Life Science and Industrial Sectors. His experience includes 25…

Simon Coward is the Director at the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub in Ulster University. Simon brings a wealth of experience and nearly 30 years of insights in manufacturing to the role of Director of the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH). As a graduate Chemical Engineer, Simon worked in…

Paul heads up Business Development and Commercial Partnership activities at Intergage. He has more than 30 years' experience in sales, business development, marketing and new product/services introduction for companies in the IT, industrial and telecommunications sectors. He has held Senior Director-level positions with some of the world's most…

As Autodesk’s Director for Market & Industry Development, Asif leads a collaborative initiative focused on the digital transformation of the design and manufacturing industry. He’s worked alongside many inspiring SMEs that you might never have heard of and believes that digital transformation doesn’t have to be difficult, that…