Make it in Great Britain 30 Under 30 revealed - Posted - 28/06/2012
Thirty young rising stars of the manufacturing world have been announced today by Business Minister Mark Prisk.
The Make it in Great Britain ‘30 Under 30’ come from all walks of manufacturing and were selected by a panel of expert judges. They include young talent from companies such as Pendennis Shipyard and GlaxoSmithKline as well as SMEs including The Paper Cup Company and Vantage Power.
All aged under 30, the finalists were selected for being true high-flyers, standing out from their peers and demonstrating passion, enthusiasm and ambition in their roles.
They will now go on to act as ambassadors for the Make it in Great Britain campaign, which aims to challenge outdated opinions and transform the image of modern manufacturing. They will have a special role in engaging with other young people, to ensure that the next generation is aware of the great jobs and careers in the industry.
Business Minister Mark Prisk said:
“There’s a huge range of different job opportunities in modern manufacturing, in design, in engineering and in production. We need more talented, enthusiastic people to fill these roles, and we hope that the 30 Under 30 will inspire the next generation to consider a career in manufacturing.”
Paul Jackson, CEO of Engineering UK and one of the 30 Under 30 judges added:
“I am always impressed at the level of young talent present in manufacturing and engineering, and over the years have met countless young people brimming with potential who have gone on to achieve great things.
“That is one of the reasons why I am supporting Make it in Great Britain, and why I was happy to be a judge for the 30 under 30.
“We need to be encouraging more motivated, ambitious young people to consider careers in manufacturing to ensure that the industry continues to grow. The 30 Under 30 finalists are all enjoying successful careers, and I believe that they will inspire other young people to follow in their footsteps. I look forward to meeting them.”
Successful Entrepreneur and Dragons’ Den Star Deborah Meaden is backing the Make it in Great Britain campaign, and is particularly supportive of the 30 under 30.
She said: “It’s important to encourage young people to see the value of manufacturing careers. The 30 under 30 will be a valuable asset the campaign by offering a fresh perspective on what it takes to start up a business and launch new ideas.
“I look forward to working alongside them to help inspire the next generation of youngsters about a future in manufacturing.”
The Make it in Great Britain campaign will culminate in an exhibition at the Science Museum, taking place from 24 July until 9 September.
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Notes to editors:
1. The full list of the 30 Under 30 is below:
Adam King - Honeywell ED&S
Alasdair Mercer - Surgical Innovations
Alexander Schey - Vantage Power
Ayantika Mitra - Atomic 22
Bernadette Collins - McLaren
Beth Hutchinson - GSK
Beth Pickering - Airbus
Charlotte Bryan - David Nieper Ltd
Charlotte Watling - Bentley
Chris Thomson - Agustawestland
Darcy O’Gara - CTG/ Goodrich Corp
Gary Stephenson - Agustawestland
Gemma Grainger - DS Smith Packaging
Hannah Proffitt - Bentley
James Cowan - Rolls-Royce
James Holloway - Arup
Kai Burkitt - BAE Systems
Kevin Kelly - Nissan
Laurie Ann Benner - PEME
Lizzie White - AkzoNobel ICI Paints Ltd
Lucy Nuttall - Frontline Forensics
Natalie Desty - Matchtech
Peter Legg - Pendennis
Philip Smith - Vestguard
Rebecca Chapman - Hoval Ltd
Rojiv Ali - Goodrich Corp
Ryan Hopkin - Ford of Britain
Sakthy Selvakumaran - Ramboll
Sarah Woodward - Papercup Company
Simon Drake - Naim
About Make it in Great Britain
Make it in Great Britain is a campaign that will challenge outdated perceptions and transform the image of modern manufacturing.
2. The Business Secretary Vince Cable and Mark Prisk launched the Make it in Great Britain campaign at a stakeholder event in Central London attended by 150 of Britain’s manufacturers and trade associations in November 2011.
3. The Make it in Great Britain exhibition is taking place at the Science Museum from 24 July to 9 September.