Terry Morgan CBE has been appointed as new chairman of the
Manufacturing Technology Centre following verification by Philip
Hammond, Secretary of State for Transport.
The MTC, based at Ansty Park in Warwickshire, is a new
world-class facility and unique collaboration between academia,
research organisations and industry. It will bridge the gap between
knowledge and cutting edge, competitive manufacturing
production.
Terry Morgan welcomed his appointment. He said: "Much of my
working life has been involved in manufacturing and I care
passionately about the contribution that manufacturing should bring
to the UK economy.
"The MTC can help develop a more competitive manufacturing
capability in the UK at a time it needs it most. The MTC is a
centre of excellence to bridge the gap between the capabilities of
universities and applications that industry can use. This is a
unique opportunity I want to contribute to."
A combined capital contribution of £40 million from
Advantage West Midlands and East Midlands Development Agency (emda)
- one of the largest public sector investments in manufacturing for
many years - provided the catalyst to drive forward the
construction of the centre and the funding to help run it in the
medium term.
Terry will undertake his first public engagement as chairman of
the MTC when he attends the MTC members event on 8th October. More
than 100 representatives from forward-thinking companies will
attended an event showcasing the work of the MTC and aimed at
attracting companies willing to join founding partners including
Rolls-Royce, Aero Engine Controls and Airbus UK in investing in
manufacturing R&D programmes at the new MTC which will be up
and running at Ansty Park near Coventry in Spring 2011.
Terry is also Chairman of Crossrail Ltd, to which he was
appointed in June 2009, where he will continue in this role. He was
previously Chief Executive of Tube Lines. Prior to this he was
Group Managing Director, Operations, of BAE Systems, having
previously filled the roles of Managing Director, Royal Ordnance
Division, and Group HR Resources Director. Before moving to BAE, he
was Managing Director of Land Rover.
He is a Non-Executive Director of MJ Gleeson plc and of Mitie
Group plc and also sits on the Board of Gateway to London, The
London Skills and Employment Board, and is a member of the CBI
London Regional Council. He is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of
Engineering and the Institution of Engineering and Technology. He
has an MSc in Engineering Production & Management.
He is married with two children; his home is in Solihull and he
has a flat in London.
His interests include golf and rugby.