The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has appointed the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of Cummins to act on an advisory board. Cummins CTO, Jonathan Wood, has joined the UK Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) Science and Technology Advisory Council (STAC).
Within this role, Jonathan Wood will provide independent advice on science, engineering, technology, and analysis to the department’s Chief Scientific Adviser, Prof Paul Monks CB.
The intention of the STAC is to act as a collaborative working group that can provide the department with innovative, creative, and practical advice to accelerate the UK’s energy transition to net zero.
Jonathan Wood, Chief Technical Officer (CTO) at Cummins, said: “Decarbonisation and energy security are some the most complex challenges and opportunities of our time. Accelerating the energy transition demands bold innovation, cross-sector collaboration and transparent knowledge sharing. It’s a privilege to now contribute to the UK’s clean energy mission as an independent member of this council. I’m looking forward to working with colleagues on the council to provide technical advice to ensure that science, policy and industry power progress together.”
Cummins exports its products globally and employs over 5000 people in the UK across 16 sites. This includes large manufacturing sites in Darlington, Daventry, Huddersfield and Cwmbran and a heavy duty battery research and development facility in Milton Keynes.
About Cummins Inc.
Cummins Inc., a global power solutions leader, is comprised of five business segments – Engine, Components, Distribution, Power Systems and Accelera by Cummins – supported by our global manufacturing and extensive service and support network, skilled workforce and vast technological expertise. Cummins is committed to its Destination Zero strategy, which is grounded in the company’s commitment to sustainability and helping its customers successfully navigate the energy transition with its broad portfolio of products. The products range from advanced diesel, natural gas, electric and hybrid powertrains and powertrain-related components including aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, valvetrain technologies, controls systems, air handling systems, automated transmissions, axles, drivelines, brakes, suspension systems, electric power generation systems, electrified power systems with innovative components and subsystems, including battery, fuel cell and electric power technologies and hydrogen production technologies. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.), since its founding in 1919, Cummins employs approximately 69,600 people committed to powering a more prosperous world through three global corporate responsibility priorities critical to healthy communities: education, environment, and equality of opportunity. Cummins serves its customers online, through a network of company-owned and independent distributor locations, and through thousands of dealer locations worldwide and earned about $3.9 billion on sales of $34.1 billion in 2024. See how Cummins is powering a world that’s always on by accessing news releases and more information at https://www.cummins.com/.
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