Industrial Steering Board

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The Industrial Steering Board provides local governance to the CDT, advises on project selection and prioritisation, and receives updates with respect to student progression, staff-student committee outcomes and actions, key initiatives and enhancements to the training programme, and finance.


Membership

Management Team

Dr Nathan Ray - Nikken (Chair)

Andy Portsmore - GKN Aerospace

Dr Jamie McGourlay - Rolls-Royce

Steve Weston - Sandvik

Dr Rachid M'Saoubi - Seco Tools

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