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Leading through change

We are excited to present a virtual panel discussion, entitled: ‘Leading through change’, bringing together experts, from business, legal, consultancy and engineering, to address some of the issues they are facing and discuss the solutions they have found. This webinar is free and open to both members and non-members.

We recognise that businesses have been forced to completely rethink their strategy during the global pandemic while also dealing with the changes brought about by Brexit. For many this has meant completely reworking their strategy and mitigating huge operational challenges.

This panel discussion, moderated by Transport Engineer Editor Will Dalrymple, will offer valuable insight from leaders with cross sector expertise. There will be time for live questions from the virtual audience.

The panel will discuss: 

  • Successes achieved and lessons learned in testing times
  • Examples of how businesses have adapted
  • Using technology to overcome obstacles and maintain a safe work environment
  • Company culture and leadership
  • Agility, sustainability, diversification and cost management

Panellists 

Sir John Parker GBE FREng HonFIES HonFIET
SOE Patron, SOE
Former Royal Academy of Engineering President Sir John Parker is SOE’s Patron.

Stacy Trewin
Group Managing Director , FCL Filtration Control
Group Managing Director of FCL Organisation Ltd group of companies with over 30 years of experience across multiple sectors, providing a comprehensive range of OE aftermarket products with global supply capabilities.

Ian Foster EngTech FSOE FIRTE FCILT
Group Engineering Director UK & Ireland, Metroline
Responsible for all Engineering activities, fleet management (1700 vehicles) vehicle procurement, technical and training planning, facilities management and company Health and Safety controls.

Martin McVicker
Managing Director, Combilift
Martin McVicar is the CEO and Co-founder of Combilift Ltd., a manufacturer of materials handling solutions, with its global HQ based in Co. Monaghan, Ireland

Ian Smith IEng, FSOE, FIRTE
Group Engineering Manager, Gray & Adams
With over 40 years experience in the commercial vehicle industry and employment covering a large spectrum including, inspection, repair & maintenance, legislative, manufacturing, mechanical engineering and senior management.

Margaret Renshaw
Senior HR Consultant, Make UK
Senior HR Consultant/Business Partner within the manufacturing and engineering sector. Includes working in partnership with national and international board members and directors /stakeholders/senior operations managers and HR professionals.

Mark Russell IEng MSOE MBES
Engineer Surveyor, Plant Risk Services
Providing Statutory Thorough Examinations of Lift, Crane (LOLER) and Pressure Equipment (PSSR) for Insurance Brokers and direct clients across East Anglia and the South East.

Jonathan Backhouse
Director, Backhouse Jones Solicitors
Jonathon is the seventh generation of solicitor in a continuous lineage that can be traced back to his ultimate grandfather who first practised law in 1819.  His grandfather started the firm’s specialism in road transport law (1930) when the first Transport Act was introduced.


Date: 31st Mar 2021
Time: 18:00
https://www.soe.org.uk/events/leading-through-change-panel-discussion.html