Jon Blackburn is an accomplished technology leader currently serving as Deputy Chief Technology Officer at High Value Manufacturing Catapult since April 2024. Previously, Jon held multiple strategic roles at TWI from 2010 to April 2024, including Business Group Manager for Strategic Programmes for Growth, where Jon oversaw a £10 million annual investment in strategic technologies, and Business Group Manager for Materials and Structural Integrity, leading a unit generating approximately £15 million annually. Jon's expertise also extends to advanced manufacturing operations and laser processing management. Between 2017 and 2021, Jon was actively involved with the Association of Industrial Laser Users as a Non Executive Director, serving as Vice President and then President. Jon holds an Engineering Doctorate in Advanced Manufacturing from The University of Manchester and has earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Management Sciences as well as an MEng in Mechanical Engineering.
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