Taking the reins at Catapult

Dick Elsy is the new chief executive officer of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult. Elsy has extensive experience in the process of innovation management and of the introduction of new technologies to market.

He has led both smallscale and large organisations and is a passionate believer in value creation through technology.

Combining seven centres of excellence around the UK, the High Value Manufacturing Catapult bridges the gap between business, academia and other research sectors.