People's Stories

LIVING AND WORKING IN THE NORTH EAST

PASSIONATE PEOPLE. PASSIONATE PLACES.

People's Stories

The spirit of innovation with which North East England is synonymous, is infectious. Here people approach life with passion and look to the future with optimism. Below are some inspiring individuals working in North East England.

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Printable Electronics

Dr Yong uk Lee

Position: Senior Device Developer

Company: PETEC

Location: Sedgefield, County Durham

"I’m really enjoying living here. In Korea, I lived near Seoul, a big city that’s crowded and the air pollution is quite serious. Here in Durham, where I live, it is quiet and very clean."

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Richard Kirk

Position: CEO

Company: Poly Photonix

Location: Sedgefield, County Durham

"I love the countryside. I always put my bicycle in the back of the car when I’m up so that I can get out into the countryside on an evening."

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Chemical & Process Industries

Philippe Baumgartner

Position: Technical Leader

Company: Avecia

Location: Billingham, Tees Valley

“I joined Avecia in 2002 and it has been nothing but a good experience. The company is international and ambitious, and my career has blossomed."

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Alan Ball

Position: Maintenance Manager

Company: Huntsman

Location: Tees Valley

There is so much to do here - the seaside, Teesside Barrage where there’s a white-water course for kayaking, galleries and theatres in Middlesbrough.

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Digital Media & Software

Barbara Blackshaw

Position: Accounts Director

Company: Mere Mortals

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

"There’s lots of opportunity here. It’s the character of people in the North East; they like to give it a go. If you want to do something or have an idea, the sky’s the limit."

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New & Renewable Energy

Harry Jones

Position: Mechanical Engineer

Company: New abd Renewable Energy Centre

Location: Blyth, Northumberland

"Because the company is so high profile in our field, our department has doubled and I’ve been given lots of responsibility – much more than if I was in another job. It’s challenging and fulfilling."

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Makoto Yasuda

Position: Environmental Business Team

Company: Yanmar

Location: Blyth, Northumberland

"The people of the North East are very friendly and very special. I really appreciate everyone’s support."

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Healthcare & Life Sciences

Achim Treumann

Position: Scientific Manager

Company: Cels

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

"Having the hills, Kielder reservoir and going up the coast to Holy Island, the beaches – that’s all great. I’m also really enthusiastic about the quality of the public transport and the schools in the region.”

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Fiona Cruickshank

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Company: Specials Laboratory

Location: Prudhoe

"I had the opportunity to start up my own business, so I decided to stay in the region. My business is based in Prudhoe and I live in Hexham. The commute is perfect."

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