Dr Faye Smith Obe

Dr Faye Smith OBE is an experienced Materials Specialist currently working with the Department for Business and Trade, focusing on advanced materials for inward investment projects in the UK. With a tenure in various capacities including Northern Powerhouse Materials Specialist and Advanced Materials Specialist at the Department for International Trade, Dr Smith also serves as a Director and Consultant at Avalon Consultancy Services Ltd, and holds positions as Board Director and Vice Chairman at Composites UK. Furthermore, Dr Smith contributes as a Board Advisor and Non-Executive Director at Inductosense, is a member of the Bristol Composites Institute's Industrial Advisory Board, and has a significant background in business development and project leadership across multiple organizations, including TWI and the Royal Aeronautical Society. Dr Smith's academic qualifications include a postdoctoral degree and a PhD in Composite Materials from Imperial College London, demonstrating a strong foundation in the field.