Justin Kelly serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing Centre since April 2024, focusing on establishing Greater Manchester as a hub for sustainable materials and advanced manufacturing. Additionally, Justin holds the position of NED Chair at Sustainable Ventures (North) and provides consultancy services through J Kelly Limited. With extensive experience as a Non Executive Board Member for Transport for the North and Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership, and as Chair of the Bright Futures Educational Trust, Justin has a strong commitment to education and regional development. Previously, as Chief Strategy Officer at Innovo Group and in several leadership roles at Siemens spanning nearly three decades, Justin has significantly contributed to business strategy, sustainability, and operational excellence in various sectors. Academic credentials include a BEng (Hons) from The University of Salford.