Professor Matt Boyle OBE FREng

Director of Electrification, NMIS; Chair, North East Automotive Alliance; Visiting Professor, Newcastle University, Professor of Practice, Strathclyde University

Professor Matt Boyle is an accomplished engineering leader and entrepreneur in the field of power electronics, machines and drives, which is critical to the widespread programme of electrification needed to meet net zero targets. He led the growth of a pioneering business in automotive electrification in the UK, Sevcon, until its acquisition by BorgWarner in 2017. Subsequently, he established and led the ‘Driving the Electric Revolution Challenge’ for UK Research and Innovation and continues to work with high-growth electrification businesses. In 2018 Matt was awarded an OBE for his contribution to engineering and skills.