Andrew Mcnally - Senior Engineering Manager at Thomas Swan

Having gained his Master's qualification in Chemical and Process Engineering, he has since worked his way up rapidly in the sector, and held senior positions with companies like Vertellus, Akzo Nobel and Nissan.

This is a great episode for the core manufacturing and engineering fans, we not only dig into his journey, but also talk in detail about various manufacturing challenges, and Andrew gives some excellent advice about sustainability.

What we discuss

What does it mean to you to be a leader?
The Early Years
The University's route into the industry
Early management and mentoring
Best ever managers
How do you deal with self-doubt in management?
Challenges in Manufacturing
Succession planning and automation
Chemical to Automotive
Thomas Swann
The Culture
Sustainability
Tips for Success
3 Things that makeup a good leader

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