Rachel Eade is a specialist in manufacturing and supply chains, with more than 20 years’ experience in business development management within the transport manufacturing sectors. She continues to play a key role in shaping support for SMEs in this space.

Widely recognised across the industry, Rachel has extensive expertise in transport manufacturing supply chains spanning automotive, aerospace and rail. She has helped numerous businesses grow and diversify into these sectors. Over the past two decades, she has held advisory positions across private enterprises, and both local and national government, offering strategic guidance and support to manufacturing leaders. Her work has included fostering innovation and facilitating connections with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and other supply chain stakeholders across a broad range of products and processes.

Rachel currently chairs the UK Metals Council, where she is a strong advocate for increasing the presence and recognition of women in the metals sector, traditionally a male-dominated field. In recognition of her contributions to UK manufacturing, she was awarded an MBE by Queen Elizabeth II.

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