About the Program
Join Andrea Wilson as she reflects on how the manufacturing industry has evolved over the course of her career, sharing the key changes she has witnessed, the lessons she has learned, and the challenges she has faced while leading and growing an SME. Drawing on real-world experience, she will offer practical insights into navigating change and building resilience in a competitive sector.
Andrea will also discuss the importance of collaboration in driving innovation and long-term success within manufacturing. Looking to the future, she will share her thoughts on how she plans to continue supporting the industry and helping to develop the next generation of talent and leaders.
Led by Andrea Wilson, leader and advocate in the Manufacturing Industry.
About Andrea Wilson
Andrea Wilson is a manufacturing business leader, industry advocate, and Founder of Support UK Manufacturing Ltd, the home of ManufacturingUK.org and Andrea Wilson Advisory. Following a successful 32-year career leading precision engineering SME Hone-All Precision, Andrea now focuses on supporting UK manufacturers through advocacy, collaboration, and strategic advisory work.
A passionate champion of SMEs, Andrea has dedicated much of her career to improving support for UK manufacturing businesses, promoting skills development, encouraging adoption of new technologies and influencing policy to strengthen the sector. Her LinkedIn campaign for SMEs and UK Manufacturing has helped connect and unite thousands across the industry while raising the profile of SME challenges and opportunities.
Andrea plays an active role in shaping industry direction through a range of advisory and leadership positions. She is a Member of the Enginuity Strategic Advisory Board and an Enginuity Alliance Fellow, contributing to skills policy and supporting the Enginuity Supply Chain and SME Policy Centre. She also serves as Deputy Chair of the Made Smarter East of England Programme Board, supporting the adoption of digital technologies to drive manufacturing performance and growth.
Previously, Andrea served as Chair of the Make UK East of England Regional Advisoty Board for ten years and was a regional board member for seventeen years. She has also heald board positions with SEMLEP, EEDA, NSAM, the Automative Academy, SFA, and SEMTA, championing imporoved SME representation, support and recognition throughout her career.
Recognised in the Manufacturer Top 100 on three occasions, Andrea is widely respected for her commitment to strengthening UK manufacturing capability, supporting resilient supply chains and championing the success of small and medium-sized manufacturers across the UK.
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