Rodney Rice

· General manager of complex large-scale technology project with concurrent scientific, process and business development activities · Successfully demonstrated proof-of-concept for roll-to-roll manufacture of dye-sensitised solar cells on steel, producing the world’s largest such device · Manage interface with key stakeholders, including external project partners and the Welsh Government, meeting agreed milestones inside budget and to time · Specified, designed, negotiated and commissioned unique, modular £2M pilot production line located in a dedicated development facility refurbished for the purpose of the project · Developed global network of material, equipment, technology and academic partners · Secured significant external funding via competitive process (Welsh Government – >£3M, European Union - >€1.7M, Technology Strategy Board - >£100k) · Supervised creation of Intellectual Property portfolio, including >10 patent applications at various stages of granting and >100 confidentiality and supplier agreements · Responsible for 20 direct reports and similar number of partners staff co-located within facility

· Extended the best-in-class position of Colorcoat product range through development of products, processes, associated services and communication materials: o Product management – maintaining premium flagship product positioning through significant relaunch, extending both service provision and revising environmental credentials o Product development – new product creation, trial and commercial implementation o Service development – first-to-market offers in areas such as almost limitless colour choice in pre-finished steels for construction and the launch of carbon neutral cladding systems · Produced extensive range of technical marketing materials, with particular focus on sustainable credentials of product portfolio. Created original website and brochure content, and acted as lead presenter for supply chain events with >100 attendees · Developed detailed environmental assessment and marketing materials, from initial research and product assessment to final supply chain communications · Developed relationships with key global coating suppliers to leverage development support, whilst supporting business unit paint purchasing co-ordination · Represented company interests in international trade groups, including the Zinc Aluminum Coaters Association and European Coil Coaters Association (as both a European Board Member and Chairman of UK national Group) · Directed research portfolio of product and process development activities, including RD&T budget >£1M/annum and ongoing Engineering Doctorate programme of 8 PhD projects

· Management of business-wide complaint handling system and procedures · Directed interface between customers and business on a multi-product and cross-site basis · Provided technical support to Independent Steel Service Centres · Responsible for team of field-based Advisory Engineers

· Responsible for inspection and release of initial production of innovative green-field mini-mill · Successfully commissioned automated laboratory, test house and inspection facilities · Design of high-strength steel grade family with alloy suppliers