Chosen by a judging panel comprising academics, senior business leaders and established industry bodies, The Manufacturer’s Top 100 list was launched in 2013 in response to academic studies and parliamentary reports that identified a lack of visible role models within the manufacturing sector.

In June 2024 I was listed as one of the top 100 most influential people by industry publication The Manufacturer during a special event that took place at the Birmingham NEC.

I secured his place on the list after overseeing a significant period of growth at Corrosion Resistant Materials. Since becoming a director in 2020, I have successfully seen the company enjoy significant year-on-year growth, which has seen the business export its products to 38 countries across the world, where it supplies goods and services to the advanced technology, energy and food and drink sectors.

The Manufacturer’s Top 100 list is a prestigious industry accolade, which is often referred to as the Who’s Who guide of British manufacturing, and I feel incredibly honoured that the work I have delivered has been recognised in this way. The manufacturing sector plays a vital role in Britain’s economy, yet for the sector to truly prosper, we must inspire and educate the next generation about the many different career opportunities available. We all have a part to play in realising this, and I feel truly humbled that my efforts have been recognised in this way.