Chris McDonald is Chair of Redhills CIO was delighted to share the future of Redhills with Durham Energy Institute, as part of their seminar series.
As well as being the Chair of Redhills CIO, Chris is the Chief Executive Officer of the Materials Processing Institute. The Institute is the UK’s national centre for metals innovation, developing new technologies in the areas of advanced materials, digital technologies, industrial decarbonisation and the circular economy. In 2014, Chris led the divestment of the 75yr old Institute, returning it to independent ownership, as a not-for-profit business, with a strong societal and ethical mission.
Chris’s background is in industrial research and manufacturing, where he has worked internationally. A graduate of Cambridge University, Chris is a Fellow of the Institute of Chemical Engineers, the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining and the Royal Geographical Society. He is Chair of the UK Metals Council, a member of the Regional Council of the CBI and policy chair for Innovation & Enterprise at the Federation of Small Businesses.
Chris is often called on to commentate in the media and speak on topics such as industrial strategy, digital technologies, steel and decarbonisation. He provides expert opinion to companies, government and non-governmental organisations in these areas, supporting policy development.
Chris’ presentation can be viewed via YouTube below. Subtitles/closed captions are available by selecting the CC button on the video.