Airframe Designs forms advisory board to lead growth plans

Blackpool-based aerospace specialist Airframe Designs has appointed an advisory board to steer its future growth.

The company provides design and engineering services, including 3D scanning, modelling and printing, to create components for industries including aerospace.

Following a period of growth the company now employs a team of 30, and looking ahead, hopes to see its technology adapted for other industries including space, nuclear, motorsport and rail.

The advisory board will be chaired by Gary Lumby, a seasoned business advisor with extensive experience in guiding companies through growth phases.

His background in banking saw him awarded an MBE for Services to the Finance Industry. He is also a growth expert on the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Business Programme working with Oxford University Business School.

He is joined by Jeff Cheetham, whose expertise in engineering and business development further strengthens the board’s capabilities. With diverse experience in delivering growth and operational performance, he has worked at various strategic management levels for BAE Systems and is a non-executive director of the North West Aerospace Alliance.

Jerrod Hartley, CEO of Blackpool-based Airframe Designs, said: “Gary and Jeff’s combined experience and insight will be invaluable as we continue to scale our operations and expand our service offerings.

“The board will play a crucial role in refining our business planning, growth strategy, and ensuring we remain accountable to our high standards of governance.”