The Solent Cluster seeks non-executive directors from local industry

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Daniel Face

Founding members of The Solent Cluster, with chair Anne-Marie Mountifield (second from right)

The Solent Cluster is recruiting independent industry experts to join its board in the voluntary positions of non-executive directors.

Established in 2022 and with more than 130 member organisations, The Solent Cluster sees industry leaders, global organisations, universities and local government working together towards a lower carbon future.

It’s currently welcoming applications from those who’ll ‘bring drive and passion to champion the decarbonisation of the local economy and the area’s long-term economic success’.

Anne-Marie Mountifield, chair of The Solent Cluster, said: “The cluster has brought together a collaboration of innovative and diverse members with a shared ambition which will benefit our region for many years to come.

“We’ve made great progress in a short time, including a successful bid to the national Local Industrial Decarbonisation Plan competition to deliver a project which is now underway – supporting manufacturers to develop plans for a low-carbon future and establish a roadmap for a lower carbon Solent.

“This is an exciting time to join the board, and really a one-off opportunity to influence our area’s future as a globally leading economy for low carbon investment, creating new employment opportunities and making a major contribution in the UK’s move to net zero.”

The Solent Cluster is keen to ensure a voice for SME businesses in the region and is looking for at least one of the vacancies to be filled by an individual from the local SME business community.

A good candidate would bring knowledge, understanding and a demonstrable commitment to leading and delivering lower carbon solutions and opportunities in cleaner energy technologies.

The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on Monday 1 July.

Further information, including role profile and details of how to apply, is available here.

Daniel Face

Born and raised in Berkshire, Dan fell into journalism after completing his bachelor’s degree in English at UCL. Writing for The Business Magazine and local Biz News sites has given him the opportunity to chat with all manner of small business owners and share their success stories with a wider audience. Outside of work, Dan enjoys live music, board games and quiz shows, and is making a slow but persistent effort to learn Spanish.