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    In the Driving Seat: Karen Green, Klarity 4.0 HR

    This month we’ve learnt that Karen Green from Klarity 4.0 HR, when not consulting on Digital Change Management, is likely to be found paddleboarding in the rain. Name Karen Green Company Klarity 4.0 HR Position Digital Change Management Consultant Apart from that  Participant in LCR 4.0 and Cheshire and Warrington 4.0 ERDF Funded Projects, Volunteer […]

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    In the Driving Seat: Keith Philburn, Abbey Group

    Keith Philburn, Head of External Sales, Abbey Group, addresses the tricky issue of the hierarchy of personal life priorities including football, golf, F1, darts, and time with the family. Name Keith Philburn  Company Abbey Group Position Head of External Sales  Association with NAA 3 months  Why did you join the NAA? To network with delegates […]

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    In the Driving Seat: Jamie Farrar-Armiger, SME Industry Engagement Manager, Centre for Enterprise at Manchester Metropolitan University

    Find out about Jamie Farrar-Armiger, SME Industry Engagement Manager, Centre for Enterprise at Manchester Metropolitan University, including the ‘Wayne Rooney-effect’… Name Jamie Farrar-Armiger Company Centre for Enterprise at Manchester Metropolitan University Position SME Industry Engagement Manager Apart from that MMU Department of Engineering Industry Advisory Board Association with NAA We have been members of the […]

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    In the Driving Seat: James Bulmer, Element

    James Bulmer, Business Development Manager, Element, has a hard life, having to drive a Ferrari 599GTB for a friend who is out of the country… Name James Bulmer Company Element Position Business Development Manager Apart from that SMMT Association with the NAA  A few years, interested in cars and the industry as a whole and […]

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    In the Driving Seat: Phil Hudzik, MD, MELO World Ltd

    Here’s your chance to find out more about Phil Hudzik, MD, MELO World Ltd. Name Phil Hudzik Company MELO World Ltd Position MD Apart from that Business Improvement District (Halebank) Chairman, Safety Outlet, MELO Consultancy Association with the NAA Member since 2017, used Peer Networks, LCW 4.0 Why did you join the NAA? It provides […]

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    In the Driving Seat: Adrian May, Heitkamp & Thumann Group

    Adrian May, Heitkamp & Thumann Group, is showing his age by telling us that his first car was a Morris 1100, costing £140. Name Adrian May Company Heitkamp & Thumann Group Position Director of Strategic Partnerships Apart from that Director of Child Action Northwest, Chair of B&FC’s Industry Advisory Board, Regional Advisory Board member for MakeUK […]

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    In the Driving Seat: Mike Buckley, Evtec Aluminium

    If you can’t get hold of Mike Buckley from Evtec Aluminium at the office it looks like you’ll need to head to the hills to find him… Name Mike Buckley Company Evtec Aluminium Ltd Position New Business Development Manager  Association with NAA 2 months  Why did you join the NAA? It was felt that there […]

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    In the Driving Seat: Matthew Wassall, Wearwell Europe Ltd

    Find out about Matthew Wassall, UK & Ireland Sales Manager at Wearwell Europe Ltd, who we believe is the first person to be the subject of our ‘In the Driving Seat’ feature to list two favourite football teams (we’ll have to check if that’s allowed). Name Matthew Wassall Company Wearwell Europe Ltd Position UK & Ireland Sales […]

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    In the Driving Seat: Ian Shirley, Thriiive UK

    Ian Shirley runs Thriiive UK – a secure, diagnostic tool that helps analyse operational data from any manufacturing ERP/MRP system – but prior to this his CV includes driving a Morris 1000 to Tehran… Name Ian Shirley Company Thriiive UK Ltd Position Director and owner Apart from that Institution of Mechanical Engineers Isle of Man Aerospace […]

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    In the Driving Seat: Irma Gilbert, CEO, E4-3D Engineering For Additive Manufacturing Ltd

    Irma Gilbert, CEO, E4-3D Engineering For Additive Manufacturing Ltd, is aiming to help NAA members establish a digital spare parts supply. Name Irma Gilbert Company E4-3D Engineering For Additive Manufacturing Ltd Position CEO Association with NAA  In 2019 NAA recognised Virtual Engineering Centre collaboration for the 2019 Design & Innovation Award of Connect 4.0 project. […]

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