IMechE appoints its 124th president
 Keith Millard FIMechE, the 124th president of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers LEADING engineer Keith Millard has been appointed as the 124th president of the global engineering body, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Mr Millard’s inaugural speech before 200 engineers, titled Managing to Improve the World through Engineering, focused on better project management skills for engineers and the need for the UK to encourage more people into engineering. He said: “The UK has committed itself to reducing CO2 emissions by 80% by 2050. However, without a pool of engineers to research, develop, construct and maintain all the future energy, environmental and transport projects over the next 40 years, we will be reliant on overseas engineering or will simply fail to reach our targets.†Mr Millard focused much of his speech on inspiring the next generation of children to see engineering and science as a valuable and worthwhile career choice. He strongly advocated that all engineers needed to do their bit in positively promoting the profession. In his address Mr Millard also highlighted many of the engineering developments over the last 50 years, such as nuclear power, offshore oil and gas platforms, medical science and space exploration, and emphasised the importance of leadership and strategic thinking to such ground breaking achievements. He added: “For engineering to be seen as a valuable future career option, the UK needs to do more to identify engineering role models. This is a task I want to champion over the next year.†Mr Millard studied mechanical engineering at Hendon College of Technology, and continued his studies as a Sea Cadet and then at South Shields Marine Technical College and Peterborough Technical College. He has held several senior posts including senior resident engineer for Ewbank and Partners in Saudi Arabia, managing director of Gilbert Associates (Europe), international business development director at Balfour Beatty, and vicepresident of Parson Group International. He is also group chairman of Vistage, where he provides mentoring to chief executives throughout the country. Mr Millard replaces out-going president Professor William Banks, a leading UK academic and materials expert. |
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