Made Smarter West Midlands has announced the appointment of John Wood as Digital Transformation Specialist for the Black Country, bringing with him over two decades of experience across product development, manufacturing, project delivery, and stakeholder management within the technology, media, and higher education sectors.
John joins Made Smarter West Midlands with a strong track record of leadership and innovation. Most recently, he worked in media production for IMG Media Ltd and Optomen Television, where he coordinated complex productions for high profile programmes, managing budgets and international logistics while managing relationships with senior governing bodies and stakeholders.
Welcoming the appointment, Craig Humphrey, CEO of CW Growth Hub Group, which delivers the Made Smarter programme in the West Midlands, said:
“We are delighted to welcome John to the Made Smarter West Midlands team. John brings a rare combination of hands-on manufacturing knowledge, product development expertise, and experience delivering complex projects across multiple sectors. His appointment will be a real asset to manufacturers in the Black Country as they look to adopt digital technologies, improve productivity, and build long-term resilience.”
Speaking on his appointment, John said:
“I’m delighted to be joining Made Smarter West Midlands at such an exciting time and look forward to applying my experience in product development, operations, and project delivery to support manufacturing SMEs within the West Midlands.”
Delivered through CW Growth Hub Group, Made Smarter West Midlands supports manufacturing SMEs to adopt digital technologies that improve productivity, competitiveness, and sustainability. The programme provides specialist advice, technology road mapping, leadership development, and access to funding, helping businesses across the region to accelerate their digital transformation and future-proof their operations.
Manufacturers in the Black Country interested in exploring how digital technologies can transform their business are encouraged to register with Made Smarter West Midlands today.
Visit https://bit.ly/MEM-MS to sign up and access expert guidance, resources, and support tailored to your business needs.
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