Beth Laidlaw, PhD, currently serves as the People and Operations Manager at Material Evolution, a position held since September 2025. Prior experience includes roles as Senior Continuous Improvement Lead and Programme Manager at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, where key contributions involved managing sales and operations planning and leading a multidisciplinary team for GMP manufacturing. Beth also served as Rowing Coach and Junior Co-ordinator at Tyne Amateur Rowing Club, building a junior program for athletes, and as Human Resources Manager at KUDOS LINEN HIRE LIMITED, focusing on administrative efficiency and team engagement. With a strong academic background, Beth completed a PhD in Chemistry and an MChem at Newcastle University, where a research project explored the properties of molecules related to advanced optical phenomena. Involvement in water polo since 2013 further highlights a commitment to teamwork and athleticism.
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