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David Roberts
Founder,
Evtec Automotive
David Roberts is one of Britain's most respected industrialists, with over 45 years of experience across automotive and aerospace manufacturing. As Chair of Evtec Group — the UK's largest employer of disabled people — David has built a reputation for combining operational excellence with inclusive, people-first leadership. A Black Belt Lean Sensei, Export Ambassador to the UK Government, and winner of over 13 major industry awards including UK Manufacturer of the Year 2025/26, David brings hard-won insight to the defining challenge of our era: how do you upskill and retain your workforce while navigating the fastest technological shift in manufacturing history?