Subcon - The Manufacturing Solutions Show 2026 Exhibitor List

<p>Radhika is a chartered mechanical engineer at Viridian Solar, a manufacturer of photovoltaic solar panels. She has prior experience in manufacturing environments, including large scale production of gas separation and filtration systems, designing and developing systems for the manufacture of optical fibre cables, and on smaller bespoke systems. She is passionate about improving diversity, equity and inclusivity in the engineering industry &ndash; both to empower those working within it and for future engineers. She has volunteered for SheCanEngineer since 2023.</p>

<p>Ioana is a Lean / Continuous Improvement and Human Resources leader with experience in manufacturing (automotive and aerospace), with both a local and international focus, single and multi-site. Ioana is a rounded business leader, with hands-on experience in operations, human resources, programme management and finance. Her specialties include continuous improvement / lean and coaching in both manufacturing and business processes. Additionally, she is a seasoned Human Resources professional, having covered roles in employee development, talent management and as a generalist. Ioana currently serves as Head of Lean at Rolls-Royce, dedicated to driving positive change and transformation within the organisation.</p>

<p>Ellie McCann is the Editor of Machinery magazine, a longstanding publication covering the latest manufacturing technology and applications across industry. Having written about engineering and technology for the last few years, she has a particular interest in sustainability, skills, the rise of AI, and championing diversity and inclusion in every industry sector.</p>

<p>Omar Haq is a technology leader with over 16 years of&nbsp;experience delivering multi-million-pound programmes across Aerospace, Automotive, and Industry 4.0 sectors. Specialising in Digital Transformation and Automation, he has led pioneering initiatives in AI, Robotics, and Digital Twins to drive smart manufacturing. Omar is known for his strategic leadership, global team management, and ability to align innovation with business outcomes. He currently heads the development of next-gen automated manufacturing systems in the UK aerospace sector.</p>

<p>Dr Muftooh Siddiqi is a Senior Lecturer in Manufacturing and Programme Director of Smart Manufacturing, MSc at Aston University, Birmingham. A Fellow and Chartered Engineer with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, he also holds the title of Senior Fellow with the Higher Education Academy, UK, with more than 16 years of expertise.</p>

<p>Faye is Head of Policy at Make UK, the Manufacturers&rsquo; Association, representing over 20,000 manufacturers across the UK. She leads Make UK&rsquo;s policy and advocacy work, spanning labour market and skills, digitalisation and innovation, net zero, energy efficiency and devolution. Faye&rsquo;s core focus is to champion manufacturers and influence Government to back manufacturing. Prior to joining Make UK, Faye worked at the Department for Education and the Department for Business and Trade, working and leading on a variety of different Government policies.</p>

<p>Dr Valeria Ramirez is a researcher and lecturer at the University of Cambridge, working at the intersection of innovation and society. She specialises in performance metrics and socio-technical evaluation. Her work focuses on inclusive manufacturing. She is currently developing co-designed standards to improve accessibility, address skills shortages, and strengthen diversity and innovation in advanced manufacturing ecosystems.</p>

<p>Luke Appleby is the founder and driving force behind Equilibrium Risk, a leading security management company specialising in comprehensive security solutions for UK manufacturers. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by the manufacturing sector, Luke has pioneered a unique service that converges cyber and physical security.</p> <p>Drawing from his extensive experience in the security industry, Luke established Equilibrium Risk on the principles of trust, professionalism, and teamwork. His vision was to create a company dedicated to providing secure environments where businesses can operate efficiently and confidently.</p> <p>Under Luke's leadership, Equilibrium Risk has become known for its exceptional service and innovative security strategies tailored to each client's specific needs. Luke's commitment to proactive protection and continuous improvement has positioned Equilibrium Risk as a trusted partner for manufacturers looking to safeguard their assets, employees, and operations. His approach provides clients with the peace of mind necessary for sustained growth and success in an increasingly complex security landscape.</p> <p>Through his work at Equilibrium Risk, Luke Appleby continues to make significant contributions to the field of manufacturing security, helping businesses navigate the convergence of cyber and physical threats in today's rapidly evolving industrial environment.</p>

<p>David Tomalin is the Delivery Manager for Strategic Key Accounts at WMCA, which helps very large employers with their skills and training needs, helping to support their recruitment aims and providing a bridge into the Combined Authority for support in other areas that may impact our region and its citizens. Tomalin has had an extensive sales career at BT Plc, trained and qualified in consultative sales techniques and has subsequently worked for a range of training providers and business support organisations including Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, Birmingham City University and GBSLEP Growth Hub, amongst others. He has also run his own business and has a clear understanding of how businesses work, innovate and scale.</p>

<p>John Kilgallon is the General Manager at Turbine Surface Technologies Ltd, seconded from Rolls-Royce plc since 2020, where he leads a team supplying high technology coating solutions to R-R domestic and sub-tier customers.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>After completing his Aerospace Engineering Masters Degree at the University of Bristol in 2001, John joined Rolls-Royce graduate training in Bristol and moved into the Turbines Nozzle Guide Vanes (NGV) business eighteen months later as a Manufacturing Engineer. After several years of product engineering and as a ME team leader for a range of NGVs, John then led the development of a machining cell as part of R-R&rsquo;s strategic Bristol site transformation and the project to build and move NGV operations into the new Bristol Turbines Facility.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>In 2008 John took his first technical management role, as Manufacturing Engineering Manager in the Bristol Foundry, and took on the role of high performance culture trainer. In 2012 he took on the role of Chief of Manufacturing Systems, leading development of the shop floor IT capability for R-R Turbines Supply Chin Unit. He subsequently spent two years as Turbines Chief of Manufacturing Engineering for Core &amp; Cast before, in 2015, moving to Rotherham as the Manufacturing Manager of the Advanced Blade Casting Facility. In this role he led and grew the team to industrialise this brand new highly advanced, automated and digitally capable investment casting facility, before then moving to Turbine Surface Technologies, leading the business through the challenge of the COVID pandemic, subsequent doubling in output, and completion and inauguration of TSTL&rsquo;s second manufacturing facility.</p>

<p>Ren&eacute;&nbsp;Power brings 30 years of industrial B2B marketing expertise to our stage from working in and with manufacturing and professional service organisations looking to achieve growth through marketing.&nbsp;</p> <p>Ren&eacute;&nbsp;has collaborated with some of the world&rsquo;s leading brands, including AstraZeneca, BP, Tyco, Pentair and Rolls Royce as well as UK giants&nbsp;Kingspan, Croda, and SIG as well as smaller B2B SMEs, delivering transformative marketing strategies tailored to diverse national and international markets.&nbsp;</p> <p>Known for engaging, high-energy presentations, Ren&eacute;&nbsp;is passionate about turning complex concepts into actionable insights. His talk at The Manufacturing &amp; Supply Chain Conference will offer you innovative thinking and a blueprint to radically transform how your business attracts and retains lucrative contracts.</p>

<p>Halil&nbsp;Bedevi&nbsp;is a Chartered Engineer and a senior manufacturing industry leader with more than 30 years&rsquo; experience across engineering, manufacturing operations, strategy, and international trade. As a consultant, fractional executive, NED and board advisor,&nbsp;Bedevi&nbsp;works with industry, government and academia and leverages his global network and expertise to helping businesses connect, improve, grow, and succeed in the UK and globally.</p>