Judges

The Manufacturer MX Awards criteria, judging process and finalist entries are peer reviewed by volunteers from across the industrial spectrum. The judging panel have an enormous wealth of experience of the sector and of the awards programme, and provide valuable feedback and guidance throughout the process. This year’s judges include:

Mick Albayati
Head of Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability. EMEA Region
Amphenol Corporation
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Yagmur Atescan Yuksek
Research Fellow
Cranfield University
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Alison Beard-Gunter
Transformation Director
Thermofisher
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Kevin Bull
Product Strategy Director
Columbus
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Adrian Chell
Plant Director
ZF Chassis Modules
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Nick Evans
General Manager
BMW Mini
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Peter Flinn
Member of Manufacturing Industries Board
Past President, Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
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Colin Guttridge
Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer
Druck Ltd. A Baker Hughes Business
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Chris H Walker
Director/ CEO
Diamond Hard Surfaces
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Michael Higgins
Change Management Co-ordinator
ZF Chassis Modules
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Andy Hill
EMEA Sales & Global Marketing Manager
Philadelphia Scientific
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Cameron Hunter
Senior Consultant, Digital Consultant
Schneider Electric
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Kirstie Kennedy
Human Resources Manager
LISI Aerospace
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Angela Lawlor
Managing Director
Marvellous Manufacturing
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Alisdair Macdonald
Environmental Sustainability Manager
BAE Systems
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Gordon Macrae
Self Employed Consultant
Ex-Gripple
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Simon Martin
Head of Manufacturing
Yunex Traffic
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Fiona McGarry
Sector Engagement Manager
Enginuity
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Jelena Milisavljevic Syed
Senior Lecturer in Manufacturing Systems
Cranfield University
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Asif Moghal
Director, Market & Industry Development, Design & Manufacturing
Autodesk
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Taahir Patel
Process Development Manager
LISI Aerospace
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Michael Sobodu
Greater London Region Young Member’s Panel Chair
Institution Of Mechanical Engineers
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Jon Tudor
Director
True North Excellence
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Kate Willsher
Chief Operations Officer
IfM Engage Ltd, University of Cambridge
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Interested in Judging?

If you are interested in joining our judging panel for 2024 please complete the form below and the team will be in touch.