TSB appoints High Value Manufacturing Catapult chairman03 May 2012

The Technology Strategy Board has appointed Bob Gilbert as chairman of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult centre.

Gilbert will chair the supervisory board of High Value Manufacturing Catapult, set up to assist UK businesses to innovate and bring cutting edge commercial products to market, which, in turn, is expected to help grow the UK's manufacturing base.

His responsibilities will include ensuring the Catapult team meets its strategic objectives, agreed with Technology Strategy Board, as well as ensuring good corporate governance for the organisation.

"We are delighted that Bob will be joining the Catapult team. As a proven leader and experienced board chairman, he will make a valuable contribution to help realise the vision for the Catapult which will help the growth of high value manufacturing in the UK," comments Iain Gray, chief executive of the Technology Strategy Board.

"The High Value Manufacturing Catapult is a bold new concept, which will undoubtedly change the landscape of manufacturing in the UK," states Gilbert.

"I look forward to playing my part in the provision of cutting edge technology, equipment, investment and the necessary skills to ensure that manufacturing plays its proper part in the Government's growth agenda."

Gilbert worked for 35 years as a senior partner in Birmingham-based law firm Wragge & Co, a role which led to him sitting on the board, as non-executive chairman, of several private and publicly quoted companies.

Positions spanned several industries, including automotive, manufacturing and digital/Internet. He is currently chairman of Paintbox Group and of the government's Intellectual Property Office, roles he will continue.

Brian Tinham

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