Steven Bates

Steven Bates is a seasoned manufacturing and supply chain consultant with extensive experience in the electronics sector. Currently serving as a Manufacturing Consultant at Bates Manufacturing & Supply Chain Solutions and an Electronics & Manufacturing Consultant at Octopus Energy, Steven specializes in scaling operations, optimizing supply chains, and managing complex manufacturing partnerships. Previous roles include Manufacturing Director at EO Charging, Head of Manufacturing & Engineering at Centrica Hive Limited, and Head of Production at Green Energy Options, where Steven demonstrated expertise in new product introduction, efficiency optimization, and cost reduction. With a BSc (Hons) in Electronics from the University of Central Lancashire, Steven has a robust track record in various leadership positions across notable companies in the industry.