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Make UK appoints Lord Harrington as new chair

by December 13, 2024
December 13, 2024
Make UK appoints Lord Harrington as new chair

Make UK, the leading organisation representing British manufacturers, has announced Lord (Richard) Harrington as its new Chair. He will succeed Lord (John) Hutton, who has served as Chair since 2022, and will formally take up the position in early 2025.

Lord Harrington brings a wealth of experience from both business and government. After a successful private-sector career, he served as the Member of Parliament for Watford from 2010 to 2019 and held several ministerial roles. These included Minister of State at the Department for Work and Pensions and Minister for Business and Industry between 2017 and 2019. In 2022, he served as Minister of State for Refugees, overseeing the UK’s humanitarian response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

He also led a key review of the government’s foreign direct investment strategy, contributing to policy decisions on appointing an Investment Minister and establishing a “concierge service” for global investors. Additionally, Lord Harrington has a long-standing commitment to apprenticeships, having advised former Prime Minister David Cameron and chaired the Apprenticeship Delivery Board.

Commenting on his new appointment, Lord Harrington said: “I’m delighted to take up this appointment at such an important moment for manufacturing. I’m passionate about the sector and its contribution to the UK economy overall, and how it can address the societal challenges we all face. Make UK is a powerful voice for industry, and I look forward to helping develop its role at the centre of policymaking and creating opportunities for young people in particular.”

Lord Hutton, reflecting on his tenure, said: “It has been an honour to lead Make UK through such a challenging period for manufacturing and the economy overall. With rapid technological change and the pressing need to accelerate growth, I am confident Richard will guide Make UK forward and strengthen its influence at the heart of government.”

Stephen Phipson, Chief Executive of Make UK, added: “Richard is a committed and passionate supporter of manufacturing and its importance to the economy and regions across the UK. At a time of immense change and complex challenges, I look forward to working with him to enhance Make UK’s role as a powerful advocate for British business.”

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