18th October 2024
NEW members have joined the board of directors for the Industrial Solutions Hub as the organisation drives forward its mission for growth and cluster development in West Cumbria.
iSH, based in Cleator Moor, has welcomed two directors who bring a wealth of expertise in the nuclear sector and the region’s supply chain in the form of Paul Fletcher, Group Director at Amentum NDA Solutions, and Gary Dixon, Head of Asset Management for Sellafield Ltd.
Paul, who has 40 years of experience in the nuclear industry, has held senior positions with Amentum including as technical director specialising in industrial automation.
He replaces Andy White, Vice President and General Manager of Energy Security and Technology International at Jacobs, on the iSH board.
“I was delighted to be invited to join the iSH board of directors and very pleased to accept,” said Paul, who has been a Cumberland resident for three decades.
“iSH is an important development and concept for the community and its included businesses. I hope I can contribute to its continued growth and success.”
Gary Dixon is a Chartered Engineer with 31 years of experience in the nuclear industry. A Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), he currently serves as Head of Asset Management for Sellafield Ltd as it drives innovation and leads efforts to optimise the performance of longevity of critical infrastructure on site.
Gary, who is from West Cumbria, is passionate about supporting and developing the local economy. He said: “I am honoured to join the ISH board and look forward to collaborating with such a talented group of people.
“Together, we will work to drive innovation, foster growth and make a meaningful impact on the future of our local community.”
iSH is working to bring together the skills, expertise and talent that exists throughout West Cumbria – both within Sellafield Ltd and the unique supply chain that is thriving across the area – to create a pioneering problem-solving environment in robotics, AI, advanced engineering and manufacturing on both the national and international stage.
Attracting the highest calibre of talent to the board of directors is key to maintaining the momentum towards delivery of its goals. These include the establishment of the Cumbria Robotics Cluster, further clusters and the creation of the iSH Enterprise Campus at Leconfield which will bring organisations, the community and academia together in a purpose-built space.
Darren Crossley, Chair of the Board at iSH and Director of Place, Sustainable Growth and Transport at Cumberland Council, said: “We have been very fortunate to attract extremely skilled and experienced directors to our board from the start – people who are helping the organisation to make a significant impact on its work to secure lasting benefits for the region.
“Our thanks go to Andy White for the time, energy and expertise he has generously provided to iSH as a board member. We look forward to working with Paul and Gary as we establish regional industrial clusters to showcase the unique capabilities of our people, communities and businesses to the world.”