A results-driven Innovation Consultant with over 35 years of experience spanning advanced manufacturing, engineering leadership, education, and business development.
I work with manufacturing businesses to improve performance, solve operational challenges, and turn practical ideas into measurable results.
Recent Experience
Most recently, I played a leading role in delivering the Advanced Manufacturing strand of an Innovate UK-funded Innovation Accelerator programme, supporting SMEs across the Black Country to access practical innovation, build capability, and overcome real-world operational challenges.
My role combined strategic business engagement with hands-on delivery; working directly with companies to identify barriers to growth and connect them with tailored, practical solutions.
Delivering Regional Impact
Through this work, I helped shape and deliver a high-performing innovation support model, building strong partnerships with local authorities, universities, and business support organisations.
This collaborative approach contributed to one of the most effective innovation hubs in the UK, generating £14 back into the local economy for every £1 invested and delivering measurable improvements in business performance.
Partnerships and Collaboration
I developed strong working relationships across the public and private sector, enabling joint delivery models, regional business support initiatives, and stronger links between education and industry.
This included supporting new education-to-industry pathways, such as pilot work placements for T Level students, and helping businesses engage more effectively with innovation support.
Industry Background
Before moving into innovation consultancy, I built a career in senior engineering and operational leadership across manufacturing, food processing, and industrial engineering.
I have led projects across:
New product development
Production planning
Process improvement
Commercial delivery
Key achievements include:
Reducing engineering downtime by 90%
Improving departmental efficiency by 24%
Delivering a £500k profit turnaround
Leading development for high-profile international projects
Education Experience
Alongside my industrial career, I also worked as a Teacher of Computer Science and Engineering, developing technical curricula, introducing industry-standard tools, and creating more accessible pathways into engineering.
Approach
My approach is practical, straightforward, and commercially focused.
I work closely with businesses to understand where they are now, what is holding them back, and what changes will deliver the greatest impact