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The Engineering and Manufacturing Network is managed by a board of directors made up of engineering, manufacturing and business experts who each have decades of invaluable experience.<\/h2>\n

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\nRead about the team’s individual successes and experience below…<\/p>\n

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Ailsa Anderson
Director of Development<\/span><\/h4>\n

Ailsa has spent 20 + years working across numerous public and private sector initiatives supporting the growth, innovation capabilities and scalability of SMEs within various sectors, across the North East of England.<\/p>\n

Over that time she has experienced and listened to the real-life challenges of thousands of SMEs whilst working alongside several leading Entrepreneurs and Consultants and developed an in-depth knowledge and network base within the world of funding, policy and government initiatives; Ailsa has been able to break down barriers and positively drive change across stakeholders to improve the overall commercial success of SMEs in our region.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat I have learnt most in my career to date is the power of listening. Hearing and understanding the needs of the market is fundamental to our success and I\u2019m here to listen, to understand the needs of our members, prepare for all eventualities and open doors to new opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Richard Bradley
Chair<\/h4>\n

Richard brings a wealth of financial experience to the EMN table, having worked in the sector for more than 13 years.<\/p>\n

As Managing Director at Dyer Engineering, Richard provides the EMN board with critical financial guidance and control. He has previously gained experience as European head of finance at Formica Corp and as a director at Grange Interiors.<\/p>\n

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Phil Astley
Vice Chair<\/h4>\n

Phil joined EMN board in 2022. Managing Director of Expanded Metal Company based in Hartlepool, the business is a lead innovator in the development and manufacture of expanded metal mesh products working across many industries including filtration, automotive, aerospace, architecture, agriculture, manufacturing and engineering.<\/p>\n

Phil has a led a career in diverse sectors including energy systems management, life sciences and technology, Woking on both a national and global scale, Phil has a wealth of knowledge and supports EMN, highlighting opportunities and challenges within our sector.<\/p>\n

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Paul Sun
Board Member<\/h4>\n

Paul is a director of two leading companies – regional manufacturing firm Hiatco and international events and communications agency Pink Buddha.<\/p>\n

Paul has strong links with EMN and is a key driver in developing and maintaining relationships\u00a0with engineering and manufacturing companies across the region.\u00a0He is also responsible for the organisation of EMCON, the network’s flagship networking event which takes place each October at the Xcel Centre in Newton Aycliffe.<\/p>\n

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Sarah Slaven
Board Member<\/h4>\n

Sarah Slaven, formerly Business Development Director at Business Durham, is a supporter of The Engineering & Manufacturing Network and EMCON event since their conception.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sarah is responsible for\u00a0promoting enterprise, fostering the environment for new businesses to start up, and enabling businesses in the county to develop and grow.<\/p>\n

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Kerina Clark
Board Member<\/h4>\n

Kerina joined EMN board in 2016. As Managing Director of the Xcel Centre she has experience in a variety of businesses within the service sector as well as a previous career in the banking sector.<\/p>\n

She is actively involved in the local business community and is chair of Aycliffe Business Park Ltd, a company set up to facilitate growth and support for the 500 companies based on the park.<\/p>\n

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Julie Martin
Board Member<\/h4>\n

Julie joined the EMN board in 2018. \u00a0She currently works at Octo Design, the North East\u2019s leading Industrial Design & Innovation consultancy.\u00a0 Prior to that, she owned and ran a successful moulding and tooling company.<\/p>\n

Her 25 years of experience across Manufacturing and Design has given her an insight into the needs of hundreds of businesses of all sectors and sizes.<\/p>\n

As a serial networker, she understands the importance of a fused business community and as 96% of all businesses in the UK have fewer than 10 employees, believes that there is huge potential for SMEs to engage and work with each other to create larger, more compelling market offers.<\/p>\n

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Anthony Broadhead
Board Member<\/h4>\n
Over the last 15 years, Anthony Broadhead has built a reputation as one of the most prominent and well-networked recruitment professionals in the North East. Anthony’s tenure as Chief Operating Officer at Jackson Hogg has seen the business grow from a team of 3 specialist recruiters to a position of the North East’s largest STEM-specialist outsourced people services business, with a team over 100 people strong. His relationship-led approach and a value-set that centres on doing the right thing, Anthony’s experience provides a fasinating and well-honed perspective on both people and business.<\/div>\n
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