New trustee Alex King welcomed to EngineeringUK

The surveyor at regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Alex oversees aircraft engineering organisations and licensed personnel. He also serves with the CAA’s Shadow Board, is a Governor with a local primary school and a mentor with the Social Mobility Foundation.  

EngineeringUK Chair, Iain Conn, said: “I am delighted to welcome Alex to the Trustee Board of EngineeringUK.  He brings refreshing perspectives on the experiences of young people considering STEM careers, on risk governance and public accountability as well as expertise in engineering.  

“I and the Board look forward to working with him to support EngineeringUK as we deliver on our mission to inspire young people from all backgrounds to pursue engineering and technology careers.” 

Alex said: "I’m honoured to join EngineeringUK as a Trustee. Their commitment to inspiring the next generation of young people into engineering and technology careers, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, aligns closely with my own values. I look forward to supporting the Board and contributing to their important mission."