Stuart Aitkenhead

Stuart graduated in Mechanical Engineering from Glasgow Caledonian University and retired in 2019 after a 35+ year career, holding a variety of technical and managerial positions across a diverse range of industry sectors including Construction, Life Sciences and Nuclear Defence, the final 11 years as a Director of Babcock Marine (Clyde) Limited, the Ministry of Defence/Royal Navy Tier 1 Industrial Partner at HMNB (Clyde), Faslane, at which the UK submarine fleet and strategic deterrent are based and maintained. He is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (FIMechE). Stuart's other responsibilities have included membership of several industry groups including the Scottish Engineering Executive Committee, the Skills Development Scotland Engineering Skills Leadership Group and the Developing Young Workforce Regional Board for Argyll & Bute. He is an active member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers as a Professional Review Interview Facilitator, also serving on their Qualifications & Membership Audit Committee. He is a Mentor for the Engineering Development Trust and a STEM Ambassador. He has served for over 10 years as a Trustee of the veterans’ charity, Erskine Hospital and was appointed Chairman of the Board of Trustees in 2021.