Former HP UK CEO widens EngineeringUK appeal

Former CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services UK, Jacqui Ferguson has taken a role at EngineeringUK as a trustee. 

Jacqui Ferguson

EngineeringUK has plans to broaden its industry and business support activities across a wider range of technology sectors. Ferguson’s appointment will bring new expertise to the organisation.

Prior to Hewlett Packard she worked for Electronic Data Systems and KPMG.

EngineeringUK chairman Malcolm Brinded writes: 

“EngineeringUK is embarking on an ambitious new strategy with many partners from across the wide world of modern engineering and technology. Jacqui’s multi-sector business and technology expertise together with her desire to inspire young people will be a real asset and I look forward to working with her as we inspire tomorrow’s engineers”.

Ferguson, who is also a member of the Scottish First Ministers Advisory Board for Women and Girls aimed at tackling gender equality, writes:

“It has never been more important for the country to develop tomorrow’s engineers and encourage more young people, especially girls, to follow what is one of the most exciting careers you can have.”