Chris Webster

Appointed

• July 2026

Relevant strengths

• Business regeneration and growth
• Materials engineering expertise and credentials
• Multi-division and site operations management
• Strong commercial expertise in industrial markets
• Industrial network locally and nationally

Relevant experience

• Over 30 years of experience in heavy engineering with a strong steel industry background
• B Eng(Hons) in Material Science & Technology from the University of Birmingham and MBA from the University of Warwick.
• Served marine, oil & gas, rail, renewable, automotive, construction, mining and aerospace sectors from senior operational and product line management roles.
• Held P&L responsible roles in Tata Steel and Wabtec Rail Ltd