EngineeringUK has announced the appointment of three new trustees: an executive director at Siemens UK, the interim CEO of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and a global engineering director.
The not-for-profit, which aims to inspire young people from all backgrounds into engineering and tech careers, appointed James Murnieks, Jo Passingham and Neil Young to its board from the start of this month.
EngineeringUK chair, Iain Conn, said: 'I am delighted to welcome James, Jo and Neil to EngineeringUK's board of Trustees. They bring with them a wealth of experience of the engineering sector and some new perspectives that I am sure will provide insightful contributions to our work. I look forward to working with them to support EngineeringUK as we deliver on our mission, placing engineering and technology at the heart of the UK's future growth and prosperity.'
James Murnieks is CFO and executive director at Siemens UK and Ireland, and a member of the Make UK Economic Policy Committee and the UK Government's Social Change Committee – Economic Change and Investment Group.
Mr Murnieks said: 'EngineeringUK's work to inspire and equip the next generation is vital to ensuring the UK remains competitive and drives sustainable growth. I'm looking forward to supporting their mission to create opportunities that empower young people and strengthen the talent pipeline for the future of the sector.'
Jo Passingham is the interim CEO of IMechE, having joined the organisation earlier this year. A Chartered Management Accountant, she has previously worked with a major UK regulatory agency and a leading European climate innovation agency.
Ms Passingham comments: 'I'm honoured to join the board of EngineeringUK and contribute to its vital mission of inspiring the next generation of engineers and strengthening the UK's engineering workforce. Collaboration across the sector is essential to addressing the challenges and opportunities ahead, and I look forward to working with my fellow board members to help shape impactful initiatives that support innovation, sustainability, and skills development.'
Neil Young (CEng, BEng, FIChemE) is the global engineering capability director at Babcock International Group, where he leads engineering strategy areas around people, process and tools. Mr Young is a member of the Defence Industrial Joint Council People and Skills steering group, co-chairing the working group for demand signal and academic interface.
He said: 'I'm looking forward to my role on EngineeringUK's board, supporting the organisation's collaborative work to drive change, inspire young people and help address the engineering skills gap.'
