Emily Clark , 20
APPRENTICE CIVIL ENGINEER , PD PORTS
Emily turned down an opportunity to study at university to take on a higher degree apprenticeship with PD Ports after impressing during an internship with the Teesport owner . Full of drive and determination , she splits her time between PD Ports and Teesside University as she studies to become a chartered civil engineer . She is a shining example for young women looking to start their careers in STEM subjects and has been invited to present at numerous conferences as a recognised young talent within the industry .
Jenny Pitt , 25
HR ADVISOR , CPI
Psychology graduate Jenny joined CPI ’ s HR team three years ago as an apprentice . Her drive and aspirations have led to back-toback promotions since completing her apprenticeship . Progressing from HR assistant to a HR advisor , she has all the skills to continue her aspirations in becoming a HR business partner . CPI say of Jenny : “ The possibilities are endless !”
Bethany Kerr , 28
TEAM LEADER – UPSTREAM DEVELOPMENT , CPI
Beth supports both academic and industrial partners in the development of manufacturing processes for their novel biopharmaceutical products . Joining CPI in 2014 , she has transitioned into a research role , designing the first industrially relevant gene therapy processes in the region and now leads on the development of cuttingedge digital bioprocessing projects .
Emily Anderson , 26
PLANT MANAGER , SEQENS CUSTOMERS SPECIALITIES
Already running a plant for the Billingham firm – formerly Chemoxy - Emily was recognised as a NEPIC Young Achiever of the Year in 2019 , is part of the Future Leaders Network and is seen as a fantastic ambassador for the region and the process industry .
Andrew Cowley , 29
DEFENCE SOFTWARE LEAD , APPLIED INTEGRATION UK
Northumbria University graduate Andrew joined Stokesley ’ s Applied Integration in 2012 , since when his rise is described as “ nothing but breathtaking ”. He was promoted to defence senior engineer aged 23 and soon took on responsibility for delivering the platform management software to Astute Class submarines , working with the Ministry of Defence and Royal Navy on the world ’ s most technologically advanced submarines , a £ 1bn national asset , designed to protect the UK . He now leads a 25-strong software team delivering the engine test facility for £ 8bn-worth of next generation submarines .
Jodie McGregor , 27
DIRECTOR / FOUNDER , MY BREAKFAST BOX
Jodie founded her innovative healthy breakfast business in 2019 whilst studying Nutrition Science at Teesside University . Setting up her food lab in the university ’ s Launchpad incubator , she created her healthy , delivered-to-your-door breakfast product that has featured in The Guardian , The Mirror and The Independent . She is also coaching the next generation of entrepreneurs .
Bruce Slater , 29
DIRECTOR / FOUNDER , RADICAL FORGE
Bruce founded his own games studio in Teesside University ’ s Launchpad incubator , building a talented team of developers to bring to market Bright Paw a multi-platform narrative puzzle game . Now based in Boho 5 , Radical Forge is growing rapidly and boosting the region ’ s reputation and influence in the UK digital entertainment sector . In just four years , they now have a team of 23 .
Ryan Broomfield , 26
UTILITIES SHIFT MANAGER , SEMBCORP ENERGY UK
Record-breaking Ryan Broomfield is living proof that if you ’ re good enough , you ’ re old enough . The electrifying rise of the talented Sembcorp employee , taken on as a sponsored apprentice by the energy company just six years ago , has set a record that may never be surpassed . Just four years after completing his production technician apprenticeship training , he became the youngest ever Sembcorp shift manager in almost seven decades of power production at Wilton International , putting him in charge of several million poundsworth of assets .
Alice McCullagh , 29
DIRECTOR , ROSEDENE NURSERIES
30 UNDER 30
Shortlgy after joining the Dyson Technology Graduate Management Programme , James Dyson told Alice “ Grasp every opportunity , be relentless in your pursuits and Dyson would offer countless opportunities .” Five years later he took her to Hong Kong , Taiwan and Korea to launch the firm ’ s iconic hairdryer and then to launch its first flagship store in the Middle East . She then led Europe ’ s air technology category . In March 2020 , she took over the management of her family ’ s business , Rosedene Nurseries , a group of 11 children ’ s nurseries employing 135 people .
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