WMG centre appoints new CEO for High Value Manufacturing Catapult

Archie MacPherson has more than 25 years' experience in manufacturing

The Warwick Manufacturing Group has appointed Archie MacPherson as the new chief executive of its High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult.

MacPherson has more than 25 years' experience in manufacturing, having previously worked for IBM, ICL, Lucas Industries and Mettis Group serving the automotive, aerospace, defence, energy and rail sectors.

He was a founding member of the Advanced Forming Research Centre, University of Strathclyde, and latterly chief executive from 2012 to 2016.

He also previously held board positions with the trade association for the Aluminium industry ALFED, Midland Group Training Services, and worked with Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish government in developing an innovation strategy to support the manufacturing sector in Scotland. 

In his new role, MacPherson will represent WMG on the High Value Manufacturing Catapult management board.

MacPherson said: “I’m passionate about helping companies to improve their competitiveness, and I’m looking forward to using my expertise to help convert the art and science of innovation into tangible results.”

The WMG centre is focused on collaborative research and development in the area of low carbon mobility. It has specialist expertise in lightweight materials, advanced propulsion systems and intelligent mobility.