On Wednesday 4^th March 2026, CATCH held the latest meeting of the CATCH Environmental Managers Network, which was kindly hosted by Humber Nature Partnership at The Water’s Edge, Barton-Upon-Humber.

Chair Martin Jones, HSEQI Manager at Prax LOR, welcomed over 35 delegates both online and in-person to hear from a collection of speakers. Following introductions, Martin welcomed Catherine Hayes, Environment Agency, who was providing an insight and update surrounding Non-Potable Water in the Humber Cluster.

Catherine began by providing an insight into the study and the necessity for its completion, following the National Framework for Water Resources, which demonstrated the urgent requirement for long-term water needs, particularly within industry. Catherine continued by explaining how the road to NetZero will lead to an increase in water demand, with water being a feedstock for hydrogen production, in particular green hydrogen.

The overall aim of the Environment Agency insight is to determine how non-potable water supplies can be used to provide a sustainable source of water for energy production and CCS, with the Humber Industrial Cluster being selected due to the number of schemes and projects announced for the South Bank, and how the Humber is a region of “High Water Stress”.

Catherine summarised by explaining how hydrogen needs water and that the UK doesn’t have enough fresh water: there needs to be a welcome acceptance to the use of non-potable water and the associated systems required.

Following questions from the group, Martin introduced the next speakers, Matthew Collinson, North Lincolnshire Council, and Martin Collison, Collison & Associates Ltd, who were presenting on the FLOW Project – Farmed Landscape Optimised Water.

Based at the Lapwing Estate, North Lincolnshire, FLOW is a solution to solve the water shortage on the South Bank, by optimising water and rainfall in a farmed environment.

Martin explained how during periods of heavy rainfall and flooding, a significant amount of time and resources is spent removing water from farmland back to rivers in order to keep the land dry. FLOW however is working to develop a pre-emptive system using AI and Satellite Monitoring to shift the paradigm, reduce flooding and capture the water for storage and use when required.

Martin estimates that the FLOW project will initially be able to harness 12 million m³ of usable water, with the capacity to expand to a potential 40 million m³  should there be sufficient demand from industry. Martin finalised by explaining the numerous economic, social and environmental benefits of the FLOW Project, and are looking to have the first usable water available by 2031.

Following questions and a coffee break, the group heard from the final speaker of the network Dr Jonathan Bolland, University of Hull.

Jonathan provided an insightful presentation on his work using acoustic telemetry to conduct marine surveys of fish, particularly European Eels, a critically endangered species which spend a specific proportion of their lifespan in the North Sea.

Jonathan explained how the East Coast of England and the Humber Estuary have been identified as a strategic location for the European Tracking Network of Marine Creatures, and how he is looking for long-term strategic locations for the placement of acoustic monitoring and telemetry equipment.

Jonathan is looking to engage and work alongside companies and industries which operate and own infrastructure within the Humber Estuary, and is available for contact at j.bolland@hull.ac.uk for more information and open discussions.

Jonathan finished the meeting by taking questions from the group, before Chair Martin Jones closed the meeting and invited attendees to stay for a networking lunch.

The next meeting of the CATCH Environmental Managers Network will be held on Wednesday 10^th June 2026 at CATCH.

For more information about CATCH Membership and our Membership Networks, please contact katie.hedges@catchuk.org.

On Wednesday 25^th February, CATCH held the latest meeting of the CATCH Human Factors Network at The Ashbourne Hotel, Killingholme.

Expertly chaired by Chris Marron, Competence Framework Lead, Dr Reddy’s, the meeting saw over 20 delegates join both in-person and online to hear from guest speaker Johnny Mitchell, Occupational Psychologist, Caspian Psychology Ltd.

Following introductions within the room, Johnny began by explaining his background, and how it had now landed him to be working with a number of companies, namely Mosaic, Tkit and Kestrel on the application of behavioural science to safety and quality.

Johnny began by providing delegates with a breakdown of behavioural science, and how it’s use and application is more strategic than nudges which are more tactical. Johnny went on to explain how by mapping out procedures within companies allows for a better determination of which stage of the procedure is more susceptible to behaviour modification through evidence-based interventions, nudges and system interventions.

Johnny then went on to provide a breakdown of Decision Information, Decision Structure and Decision Assistance, and how using them as consideration for nudges can lead to increased effectiveness. Johnny then progressed on to an explanation surrounding the ethics of nudges, social norms, the power of defaults and how reducing friction and restructuring of the environment can lead to increased safety and noticeably improved desired behaviours.

Following a short coffee break, Johnny then encourage delegates to partake in an interactive quiz, designed to both test knowledge surrounding the topics previously covered, and encourage delegates to share their experiences and network in a relaxed environment. Following the interactive exercise, the delegates were able to utilise the Kestrel Behavioural Science for Safety and Quality Test System, working collaboratively to determine behaviours, restrictions and solutions that are witnessed within their own workplaces.

The session provided an insight not only to the shared behaviours that occur across a multitude of industries but enabled essential brainstorming between colleagues all working within Human Factors and Safety within their respective companies.

Johnny closed the session with a summary of behavioural science within quality and safety, as well as a round-up of the ways in which nudges and the systems he has developed can be used.

The next meeting of the CATCH Human Factors Network will be held on the Wednesday 15^th July, and will be a joint event with the CATCH Major Hazards Network. The network will be held at CATCH and exhibition space is available for purchase.

For more information about the CATCH Human Factors Network, as well as our other membership networks, please contact katie.hedges@catchuk.org.

In November, in the snow and cold, we were thrilled to host our CATCH Humber Engineering Managers Forum at INEOS on Saltend Chemical Park.

Over 50 attendees, both in-person and online were welcomed by Rob Smith, Group Chair and Asset Support Manager at INEOS Acetyls, all of whom were looking forward to hearing from guest speaker Farayi Manyika, Mechanical Team Lead, Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Farayi delivered an insightful presentation surrounding topics such as:

• Informed Clients and Competent Persons
• Use of Competent Contractors to Manage Mechanical Integrity – EEMUA231
• Definition, Identification, Registration and Integrity Management of Safety Critical Equipment
• Mechanical Ignition Risk Assessments to BS EN ISO 80079-36 and pro-active measures to meet DSEAR Requirements
• Managements of dead-legs

It was a pleasure to welcome Health and Safety Executive to the forum, having worked for over 2 years to get a session surrounding regulations and procedure from the HSE in the Humber Region.

The next meeting of the CATCH Humber Engineering Managers Forum will be held on Thursday 23rd April 2026, and is open to Engineering Managers and Experts from both our Core and Supply Chain Members.

For more information about the CATCH Humber Engineering Managers Forum, please contact lesley.pickard@catchuk.org.

On Monday 9th February 2026, four apprentices from Stallingborough based training provider CATCH attended a National Apprenticeship Week reception at 10 Downing Street, hosted by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, after writing directly to him about the value of apprenticeships and skills training in supporting the UK’s clean energy ambitions.

Emily Hasthorpe, now a second-year Process Operations apprentice, employed by Lenzing in North Lincolnshire, wrote to the Prime Minister on behalf of CATCH and the wider apprenticeship cohort. Her letter highlighted the importance of high quality, employer led apprenticeships, hands on technical skills, and sustained investment in training to secure the future workforce.

In response, Emily and three fellow apprentices: Harry Hooton, welding apprentice and world skills finalist, employed by Blackrow, Shayden Rodgers, pipe welder employed by GE Vernova and Madeleine Cartwright, electrical apprentice employed by Philips 66 Limited, attended the high profile Opportunities for All: A National Apprenticeship Week Reception hosted by Keir Startmer at 10 Downing Street, celebrating the role apprenticeships play in creating good jobs, supporting industry, and strengthening communities across the UK.

Emily commented, “I am currently in my second year of a process apprenticeship with Lenzing Fibres. During my first year at CATCH, I wrote to the Prime Minister to invite him to visit our site, however I was instead honoured to be invited to Number 10 for National Apprenticeship Week. This provided a valuable opportunity to meet the Prime Minister, engage with representatives from a range of trades and companies, and raise awareness of the work carried out by Lenzing Fibres, as well as my training provider, CATCH. I am extremely grateful to CATCH for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity it has been amazing!”

Lisa Buck, Director of Strategic Communications and Public Affairs at CATCH, said of the visit: “We are incredibly proud of Emily and her fellow apprentices. It is not every day you get to attend a reception at 10 Downing Street and meet the Prime Minister! This invitation recognises not only her confidence but the voice of apprentices across our region who are working hard to build long-term careers in vital industries. Apprenticeships are about providing opportunities for all, developing lifelong skills and valuable hands-on experience and Emily’s letter captured that perfectly.”

Lewis Crowther, Head of Business Development and Marketing, Blackrow said, “We are incredibly proud to see Harry represent both Blackrow and the wider apprenticeship community at such a prestigious event. Apprenticeships play a vital role in developing the skilled workforce our industry depends on, and it is great to see that recognised at a national level. Supporting young people into engineering careers is something we are deeply committed to, and opportunities like this show just how far an apprenticeship can take you.”

CATCH is a nationally recognised, industry-led training centre supporting skills development across the energy, process engineering and industrial sectors. The organisation continues to invest heavily in state-of-the-art facilities, supported by strong collaboration with its members and partners. This includes investment from Viking CCS partners Phillips 66 Limited, Harbour Energy, Drax Group and Associated British Ports (ABP), alongside Air Products and Uniper, as well as funding from the Humber Freeport and ECITB. Together, this support has enabled the development the CATCH facilities, with further investment underway through a new conference centre due to open in April this year.

The invitation to Downing Street comes during National Apprenticeship Week and underlines the growing recognition of apprentices as key contributors to the UK’s economic future and clean energy transition.

On Wednesday 28^th January 2026 CATCH held the latest meeting of the CATCH Humber Industrial Decarbonisation Network at The Ropewalk, Barton-Upon-Humber.

Chair Joe Howe, Net Zero Professor at University of Lincoln welcomed over 60 delegates both in person and online, before introducing the first speakers, Helen Sisson, Senior External Communications Manager, STEP Fusion and Dr Edward Wright, Senior Energy Advisor, Lincolnshire County Council.

Helen introduced STEP Fusion, and their aim to be the first power plant operating using nuclear fusion as a method of energy production. Helen explained the benefits of the process and how their Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production is a pioneering prototype fusion power plant. By 2040 STEP hope to be providing energy to the grid, using their prototype power plant.  STEP Fusion is supported by the government in its current stages, with an aim to bring around 6,500 Construction Roles and 13,000 Operational Roles across the United Kingdom.

Dr. Edward Wright then discussed the Trent Supercluster, in particular the West Burton Power Station where STEP Fusion will be operating. The Trent Supercluster not only operates as an anchor for energy and economic growth within the region, with 3 large scale power production facilities, including the site as West Burton, but also as a collaborative between government and industry across the East Midlands, Greater Lincolnshire and increasingly South Yorkshire regions, with local businesses being continually supported and raising aspirations throughout the regions as the project continues.

After taking questions from delegates, the meeting next heard from Antony Miller, Commercial Lead – Hydrogen, Equinor, about the Humber Hydrogen Pipeline Project. Antony began by explaining how the Humber Region is the best location to be able to kickstart the H₂ Economy and deliver H₂P in both the short and long term, due to extensive skills and experience across the region, access to green energy and power plants that could be converted to operate on hydrogen, as well as suitable geology and geography within the Humber Region.

The Humber Hydrogen Pipeline is looking to connect Aldbrough Hydrogen Store to terminals at Easington and Saltend Chemical Park, the South Bank and potentially beyond to Keadby, all locations which have the capability for production of both Blue and Green H₂, as well as H₂P and H₂ Users. The Humber Hydrogen Pathway is hoping to be selected as the preferred H₂ Network in Early 2027, becoming a scalable pathway to the National Hydrogen Economy, starting regionally within the Humber.

The group then heard from Arjan Geveke, Director, Energy Intensive Users Group, whose members include some of the most energy intensive users in the United Kingdom, including the Steel Industry, British Glass and Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI).

The Energy Intensives Users Group have several focus areas, including the interaction between the Carbon Leakage Mitigation Policies and Review of the Relief Schemes for certain Energy Intensive Industries. Arjan also discussed the about ensuring the security of Energy Supply, before finishing by discussing how Energy Intensive User Group are looking to assist in influencing the Government’s Industrial Decarbonisation Policies.

Arjan took questions from the group before a brief coffee and networking break.

Following the break, the group heard from Georgiana Muscula, Hydrogen Project Specialist, Cadent Gas, who presented to the group on Cadent’s Low Carbon Conversion of Non-Domestic Properties Project. Cadent’s aim is the generate holistic evidence to assist and inform with future policy and regulatory frameworks for non-domestic decarbonisation. They are doing this by visiting a variety of businesses and conducting site surveys.  There is still time to partake in Cadent’s Project, and more details can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7419317843810484224

The final speaker for the network was Debbie Baker, Clean Energy and Public Affairs Consultant, who spoke on behalf of The Hydrogen and Carbon Capture Skills Accelerator. Debbie began by indicating the jobs forecast for Hydrogen and Carbon Capture and Storage, acknowledging where the skills challenges are.

The Hydrogen and Carbon Capture Skills Accelerator have been approved to operate pilot programmes in the North and South West Regions in order to support the skills gap present in both Hydrogen and Carbon Capture and Storage.

The skills plan has recognised significant issues, including uncertainty in the demand for skills, and a lack of clarity surrounding what the roles will look like within industry. There is also a lack of provider capacity to be able to deliver specific hydrogen training, so the Skills Accelerator is looking to not only bridge the skills gap in their pilot regions, but also work with SIAS to develop Level 2 and/or Level 3 Hydrogen and CCS Qualifications, and are aiming to ensure that careers utilising hydrogen and carbon capture are well understood.

The session closed with Joe thanking all in attendance, and a networking lunch for all in-person attendees followed.

The next meeting of the CATCH Industrial Decarbonisation Network will be held on Wednesday 25^th March 2026, and will be held at Aura Innovation Centre, Hessle, Hull.  This meeting is sponsored by the Northern Endurance Partnership.

For more information about our networks and CATCH Membership, please contact katie.hedges@catchuk.org.

px kindly hosted the latest meeting of the CATCH Major Hazards Network Group on Wednesday 12^th November 2025 at their site at Saltend Chemical Park, welcoming over 30 delegates both in-person and via Microsoft Teams. The group is chaired by Dan Rawdin from SSE, who welcomed delegates to the event and introduced our speakers.

Guest Speaker Carolyn Nicholls, Managing Director of R A S Limited, a Process and Technical Safety Consultancy, opened the event, giving a presentation on the CDOIF (Chemical and Downstream Oil Industries Forum) New Guidance on Major Hazard Human Harm Risk Assessment that has been prepared and is now available for review and feedback. The guidance has been carefully drafted to support the UK’s 700+ COMAH industries in being able to apply key principles consistently and ensure they are aligned to the regulations. The guidance balances information needed by new entrants into the COMAH community as well as experienced operators, offering options to guide users. Carolyn finished by taking questions from the group and addressing any concerns or queries raised by delegates. You can view the draft guidance below, and the deadline for feedback is 27^th February 2026.

After a coffee break, Peter Davidson, Chief Executive Officer of Tank Storage Association, gave an update on the COMAH Strategic Forum (CSF), including their current priorities and emerging regulatory focus. The CSF’s strategy is delivered through six objectives, including: understanding the current and the longer-term challenges affecting COMAH, agreed principles, reasonably practicable and sustainable solutions, and the development of the CA’s policies and robust regulatory framework.

The COMAH Strategic Forum’s work is delivered through its Working Groups, including Process Safety Leadership, Engagement/ and Outreach, Capability and Competence, Natech (Natural Hazards Triggering Technological Accidents) and Adaptation. More information about the Process Safety Forum, please contact peter.davidson@tankstorage.org.uk

Peter finished by taking questions from the group, and the meeting of the network was formally closed by Chair Dan Rawdin.

The next meeting of the CATCH Major Hazards Network will be held on 18th March 2026. For more information about this or our other CATCH Networks, please contact katie.hedges@catchuk.org.

On Wednesday 19^th November, CATCH hosted the latest meeting of the CATCH Humber Industrial Decarbonisation Network at Aura Innovation Centre. Joe Howe, Chair and Net Zero Humber Professor, University of Lincoln, welcomed delegates in the room and those that joined the meeting online.

Joe welcomed our first speaker, Nigel Greatorex, Global Industry Business Manager – CCS, ABB, who talked about CCS Clusters and how they differ from oil and gas. He then highlighted the challenges, including CO2 emission impurities which can cause issues with pipelines, compressors and aquifers.  One of these major issues faced is corrosion, which is due to typical CCS impurities reacting to form strong acid. Nigel explained that severe corrosion to pipelines can occur in less than 3 months. ABB have the ability to predict the likelihood of corrosion to support both operators and operations, as well as to maximise uptime, ensure safety and save money. Nigel then introduced Pace CCS – Experts in CCS Design and CMG, who specialise in sub-surface modelling. Nigel continued by showcasing CCS 360, which models the mass and energy balance of the CCS process stream, highlighting the corrosion dashboard and the potential impact of solids in the pipeline amongst other features. Nigel concluded by taken questions from delegates both online and in-person.

Joe then introduced David Kipling, Chief Executive Officer, On-Site Energy. David introduced On-Site Energy, before speaking about the significance of energy to company margins and sustainability. David then introduced Aquifier Thermal Energy Storage (ATES), which is a technology that seeks to use the ground as a large thermos flask – creating both cold and hot wells. ATES has a small footprint and can be placed under car parks or green spaces. The Netherlands are one of the earliest adopters of ATES at scale – they have over 3000 systems in operation. David explained that within the UK, large areas of England are suitable for ATES, however geological studies are required to check suitability. David then shared examples of savings that companies have achieved from adopting this technology, including a pharmaceutical plant that saw a 92% CO2 reduction on cooling and £1.25M saving per year, with a payback of the investment in just two years.

The last presentation before the coffee break saw Tom Glyn – Jones, Senior Advisor, Environment Agency, discuss their latest report – Environmental Capacity for Industrial Clusters. Tom discussed pressures on the environment that already exist, which pose a possible risk to industrial decarbonisation including the availability of water, air quality and the risk of flooding. Tom explained that the Environment Agency had engaged with government, resulting in a part-funded study through a four-year programme and was recently acknowledged in the recent Clean Power 2030 Mission Report. Tom then discussed the key findings of the report and the recommendations, which can be found here.

Tom concluded by highlighting that the Environment Agency are committed to supporting government and industry to deliver on Net Zero targets, with appropriate strategic planning and system-based interventions to support long term sustainable growth and unlock future investments.

After the coffee break, Joe welcomed Beau Grey, New Energies Project Manager, Centrica Energy Storage, who spoke about the use of hydrogen fuel for low carbon lime production through a project with Singleton Birch. Beau told the group that the project, which was submitted into the hydrogen application round, was waiting for an update from DESNZ on the project status to see if they can move into the next stage.

Beau explained that the Singleton Birch project has a focus on green hydrogen, and that the government is looking at proposals that demonstrate value for money. Centrica’s aim is to develop hydrogen storage that will complement other renewable technologies in the area. Singleton Birch is a leading lime producer, and the project tested hydrogen as a combustion fuel within the industry. Centrica and Singleton Birch are also supporting the energy transition journey within UK industry, working with the likes of Tronox and British Steel.

In order to support the decarbonisation of the lime industry, Centrica are taken stops to design and construct a 10Mwe Green Hydrogen Production Facility at Singleton Birch, where the hydrogen production rate will allow a hydrogen blend of up to 60%. Beau then discussed the technology behind the project and challenges faced, as well as the impact of strike price and demand.

Joe then introduced our last speaker, Arran Taylor, Partner, Deloitte. Arran began by taking the group through their recent Pan-European and UK survey, which focused on the hard-to-bate industrial sectors, including chemical, steel, lime and more recently, data centres. The survey found that decarbonisation is an important commitment in the long term, with 90% of those who took part in the report being on track or ahead of schedule, and 80% plan to increase investment in decarbonisation. Arran advised that respondents said that the UK has 87% higher costs than the rest of the world, and 74% compared to Europe. Most respondents do see lower carbon products as a competitive advantage; however it does cost more to create sustainable products with the challenge being the price customers are able to pay. The survey went on to report that energy cost is the main barrier to growth.

Next, he discussed the respondent’s confidence in their own ability on start-up, engagement and scaling new technologies, finding that taking ideas from pilot thought to scale was where support was needed the most. The survey then gave recommendations to refresh your investment and innovation strategy and can be found here.

Chair Joe Howe closed the network and thanked all for attending both online and in person. The next meeting of the CATCH Humber Industrial Decarbonisation Network is Wednesday 28^th January 2026, to be held at Aura Innovation Centre in Hull.

For more information about CATCH Membership and other networks, please contact Katie Hedges, Chief Strategy Officer, katie.hedges@catchuk.org.

CATCH has been recognised in the UK Government’s Clean Energy Jobs Plan as a leading example of how industry and education can work together to create the skilled workforce needed for the clean energy future.

Based in stallingborough, Grimsby, CATCH already operates as the new “Technical Excellence College” model, training people for real industrial careers. The triple-award winning organisation delivers apprenticeships and training in 11 of the identified priority occupations, students are supported by tutors who bring years of experience from working in industry. Its facilities are designed to feel like real industrial workplaces, giving learners hands-on experience that prepares them for their future careers. The organisation also leads the way in inclusion, running Women in Engineering initiatives, Equality Diversity, Inclusivity and Belonging network, and a dedicated outreach team connecting schools and communities with opportunities in the industrial sectors.

David Talbot, CATCH CEO, said, “Our strength lies in our deep routed industrial connections, with investors, local councils, government and employers across the region. Our offer spans the full talent pipeline, from pre-apprenticeships and Skills Bootcamps through to Level 4 HNC programmes which will be delivered from September 2026, ensuring opportunities for learners at every stage. It also supports the existing and transitioning workforce through short courses for upskilling and reskilling, aligned with the region’s industrial needs including, Local Skills Improvement Plans and working with the Office for Clean Energy Jobs Training Guarantee, and the national clean energy skills pilot”.

The Government’s report describes CATCH as “an employer-led training provider, co-funded by industry and government, supporting reskilling in hydrogen, carbon capture, utilisation and storage, and process operation.”

Download details of how we align with the clean energy jobs plan here.

On Wednesday 29 October 2025, British Steel hosted the CATCH Human Factors Network in Scunthorpe. The event was well attended with over 20 delegates in person and via Teams. Chris Marron, Competence Framework Lead at Dr Reddy’s and Network Chair welcomed delegates and introductions were made.

Fiona Bird, Head of Human Factors from Pendyne, led a workshop on Human Factors Integration, reflecting on her extensive experience of projects in the rail sector.

Fiona began by explaining how Human Factors Leaders often find themselves isolated in their role, with a strong message from Fiona being to reach out to others early, find your allies and understand their role within various projects.  Human Factors Leaders become experts on managing compromises, communication and clarity, whilst also maintaining purpose and boundaries. Fiona then invited delegates shared their experiences on finding allies across diverse project teams.

Fiona went on to explain how Human Factors Leaders will benefit from knowing your uniqueness and being able to clearly define your value to both leaders and managers. The advice given by Fiona was to explain how HF makes or saves money and how compliance with HF can gain product acceptance and triggers milestone payments. Compliance with HF avoids fines or late fees, while also reducing the risk of accidents, penalties and reputational damage. By communicating benefits more clearly, Human Factors Leaders are better able to convey their role better without giving a lecture.

Mapping history of Human Factors within your business or sector can be extremely valuable, particularly when the aim is to get colleagues to buy in to Human Factors as an integral role. Accident history, especially accidents that highlight Human Factors can be impactful and essential to the discussion surrounding the importance of Human Factors. Fiona also explained how business may also be able to map their evolutionary maturity level, and that within the rail sector this has evolved significantly through mature and advanced approaches to Human Factors. Fiona once again opened the floor to delegates and their personal experiences of finding their own personal why within their companies.

After a break, Fiona explored the importance of requirements, including the process of understanding the requirements, how best to map the topics, identification of Human Factors activities & deliverables and finally the need of requirements to ensure alignment across the project. The group learnt about best practice for both writing a Human Factors Integration Plan and delivering the plan. Fiona finished by taking questions from the group, and the meeting closed with delegates sharing updates from their own companies

The next meeting of the CATCH Human Factors Network will be held on Wednesday 25 February 2026.  For more information about this and other CATCH Networks, please contact katie.hedges@catchuk.org

CATCH is delighted to announce the appointment of Jacqueline Gray, as Director of Business Development and Partnerships. In this newly created role, Jacqueline will oversee new opportunities across all service areas, including apprenticeships, commercial training, and membership services.

David Talbot, CEO CATCH said, “We are very excited to be welcoming Jacqueline to the team in mid-November, she brings a strong track record of strategic leadership with a focus on growth and client engagement, which aligns perfectly with the requirements of this new role. We are confident that Jacqueline will drive significant growth and success across our business”.

Jacqueline will drive CATCH’s growth agenda by leading regional and national partnerships, developing new commercial opportunities, and supporting the organisation’s mission to support members clean power ambitions, innovation, and skills development across our region and beyond.

Jacqueline said: After an incredibly rewarding decade at the University of Lincoln, this next chapter feels both exciting and purposeful. CATCH plays a vital role in shaping the Humber and Greater Lincolnshire’s industrial future, driving decarbonisation, innovation, and skills development across energy-intensive sectors. Its vision for a cleaner, more connected, and competitive industrial economy truly resonates with me, and I’m honoured to be joining the team at such a pivotal time for UK industry.

Over the past ten years, I’ve been privileged to work with exceptional colleagues and partners on projects such as the Bridge, IDRIC, Freeport collaborations, and many others focused on regional growth and Net Zero innovation. Those experiences have shaped my approach to partnership, purpose, and people, all of which I’ll carry proudly into this new role.

A heartfelt thank you to all who’ve supported, encouraged, and collaborated with me along the way. Here’s to the next chapter, collaboration, growth, and making a lasting difference together”.

Her appointment marks an exciting new chapter for CATCH as the organisation continues to expand its influence across the region.