Yuri Nikolaevich Zhuk

Background and suitability for the role

Yuri started his career as a scientist and has more than 25 years of successful international technology business experience in advanced materials. He holds an MSc (with Distinction) in Physics and a PhD degree in Plasma Physics and Chemistry from the Lomonosov Moscow State University, and an MBA from the Open University in the UK. Yuri managed the Company’s CVD coating technology development from early laboratory stage to the aerospace-approved manufacturing technology now used by blue chip customers. He has participated in several fundraisings from the first seed capital round to the Hardide plc listing on the London Stock Exchange AIM market. As Technical Director, Yuri is responsible for all aspects of development of the Company’s technology. He is the author of patents and numerous scientific and technical publications and has presented Hardide’s technology at leading international conferences. Yuri brings in-depth knowledge of advanced coatings and surface engineering technology, proven expertise in management of R&D and commercialisation of advanced materials, technology start-ups, patenting and intellectual property management.