Dave is a research chemist with 44 years’ experience in the glass industry. He led research at the British Glass Industries Research Association in Sheffield from the 1980’s before taking the political lead at BGMC 15 years ago. He is a passionate advocate of glass technology and supporter of research & development and most recently has chaired the EIUG, the political body representing energy intensive industries in front of government in the UK.

He leads on guiding like-minded sectors, including steel, chemicals, paper, ceramics and cement, alongside glass in guiding policy development in government to support carbon reduction and innovation investments to help position the UK at the vanguard of future global manufacturing.