Material Processing Institute appoints new CEO

Oswin has previously served as chief operating officer, commercial director, and manager of the digital technologies group, during his tenure at the Institute.

He said: “My appointment as CEO is both an honour and a great responsibility.

“My priority is to strengthen MPI’s position as both a national and global centre for research and innovation, supporting industry to meet the challenges of net zero, and ensuring we deliver solutions with real-world impact.”

Oswin has also been instrumental in building strategic partnerships with industry, academia, and government, ensuring the Teesside-based Institute remains at the forefront of the UK’s industrial transformation.

A spokesperson for The Board of the Materials Processing Institute, said: “We are pleased to appoint Chris Oswin as CEO.

“His long-standing connection with the Institute provides both continuity and momentum.”