10 Years of Leading the North East Automotive Alliance

In this episode, we explore how the North East continues to lead the UK automotive sector through innovation, automation, and electrification.

In this episode you will learn:

How the region drives £10.3bn in turnover and produces 12 vehicles per employee, far above the UK average
Why the North East leads the UK in automation with over 500 robots per 10,000 workers
How Nissan Sunderland contributes 36% of all UK passenger vehicle production
Why 20,000 new recruits with digital and technical skills are needed in the next five years

Listen for insights into how the North East is shaping the future of automotive manufacturing.

Katie O'Brien: Changing Culture in a 100-Year-Old Manufacturing Business

In this latest episode of the Manufacturing Leaders Podcast, Mark welcomes Katie O’Brien, General Manager of HR at Komatsu, to discuss leadership, workplace culture and the complexities of creating change within a well-established manufacturing business.

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The Leadership Lessons Hidden Inside the Net Zero Transition

In this latest episode of the Manufacturing Leaders Podcast, Mark Bracknall welcomes Gareth Kane, Managing Director of Terra Infirma, sustainability consultant, author, and host of the Net Zero Business Podcast, to discuss sustainability leadership, organisational change, and achieving meaningful environmental progress.

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Lessons in Leadership, Succession and Building a Loyal Team

In this latest episode of the Manufacturing Leaders podcast, Mark welcomes Guy Armitage, Managing Director of York Handmade Brick, to discuss family business leadership, craftsmanship, innovation, and the future of sustainable manufacturing.

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