Speakers
Elizabeth Joseph CEng CMarEng MIMarEST
Nicholas Smith
Ashleigh Kitchiner MRes, BSc (Hons), MMOA, CSci, MIMarEST, MCIEEM
Future Leaders Forum
Many young professionals share stories of employers who don’t actively encourage chartership or membership in a professional body. But achieving chartered status is more than just a credential—it’s a powerful career asset that enhances credibility, opens doors to new opportunities, and strengthens professional networks.
Whether you're considering chartership or advocating for employer support, this discussion will equip you with the knowledge to take the next step with confidence.
Responsible for proposing, developing, and executing Advanced System and Product Solutions, as well as managing system NPIs to support system offerings.
Nick has more than 30 years’ technical leadership experience with the Marine & Power Conversion Business, including more than 25 years in commercial, offshore and Military Marine solutions.
Responsible for the Design, build and setting to work of Many Naval Power and Propulsion Systems including Type 23 Frigates, Type 45 Destroyers, Albion Class LPDs, Zumwalt Class Destroyers, the Electric Ship Technology Demonstrator, and the Queen Elizabeth Class Power System, as well as numerous commercial marine platforms.
Has also spent significant periods of time in Mining Systems, and in Power Electronics and system engineering for onshore and offshore wind applications around the world.
He has significant experience of customer technical solution development, project execution, site work, commissioning and after sales support, both onshore and offshore, in Africa, Asia, US and Europe. Nick has also held significant technical leadership roles in volume power electronics manufacturing and global software production.
Nick has an Honours degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, sits on the Lloyds Register Technical Committee for Naval and Offshore, and is a Fellow of the Institute of Engineering & Technology
Ashleigh Kitchiner is a marine ecologist and her interests lie in marine mammal ecology, impact assessment, mitigation implementation, and licensing and consenting. Ashleigh is passionate about encouraging a global network of environmental professionals and is the co-Chair of the See Your Future and member of the Marine Mammal SIG at IMarEST.
Tania Berry is an electrotechnical expert in her field, with over 25 years’ experience in the maritime industry. With operator (Royal Navy), Class and design experience, she provides robust electrical engineering solutions that enhance the safety and operability of maritime operations. As BMTs Electrical Capability Lead, Tania collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, working towards aligning the electrical capabilities with strategic objectives, thus fostering innovation and excellence. Tania holds an MSc in Systems Engineering Management from the University of Strathclyde.