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Brian Holliday elected as Fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering

19 January 2023

Brian Holliday, Managing Director UK & Ireland, Siemens Digital Industries, was one of 72 leading figures in the field of engineering and technology who were elected as Fellows at the last AGM, in 2022, of the Royal Academy of Engineering. The recognition reflects exceptional contributions to the recipients’ own sector, pioneering new innovations, leading progress in business or academia, providing high level advice to government, or promoting wider understanding of engineering and technolog

2022’s new Fellows reflect the Academy’s ongoing Fellowship Fit for the Future initiative announced in July 2020, to drive more nominations of outstanding engineers from underrepresented groups ahead of its 50th anniversary in 2026. This initiative sees the Academy striving for increased representation from women, disabled and LGBTQ+ engineers, those from minority ethnic backgrounds, non-traditional education pathways and emerging industries, and those who have achieved excellence at an earlier career stage than normal.


The new Fellows were formally admitted to the Academy at a special ceremony in London on 8 November, when each Fellow signed the roll book. In joining the Fellowship, they will add their unique capabilities to the Academy’s mission to harness the power of engineering to create a sustainable society and an inclusive economy for all.


Sir Jim McDonald FREng FRSE, President of the Royal Academy of Engineering, said, “I am delighted to welcome such an array of enormously talented people to the Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering. From industry and enterprise to education and government – both national and international – these are some of our most pioneering and distinguished engineers and technologists.


“In an uncertain world, one thing is certain – engineering skills, vision and leadership will play a crucial part in addressing the escalating domestic and global challenges that we face today. The combined connectivity, professionalism, experience and wisdom of the new Fellows who join us today will greatly enrich the expertise and support we can provide to the government and to society in general.”


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