Speakers

Halil Bedevi is a manufacturing industry specialist with expertise in operations, global manufacturing, and international trade. Halil leverages over 30 years of experience to help businesses connect, improve, and grow in the UK and globally.

Halil Bedevi is the founding consultant at advisory Manufacturing IQ, supporting manufacturing businesses with strategic consulting, interim management, and NED inputs. Previously, he was the UK Head of Advanced Manufacturing Sectors at Santander UK, leading manufacturing strategy and supporting client growth.

A Chartered Engineer, Halil has held leadership roles in engineering, operations, consulting and board-level management, working with startups, SMEs, and global corporations across multiple sub-sectors. His expertise spans supply chains, sourcing, business development, improvement and growth. With an extensive global network and deep industry insight, Halil is committed to fostering collaboration and driving positive change within the manufacturing sector.

A Visiting Fellow and Advisory Board Member at Cranfield University, Industrial Associate at University of Cambridge Institute for Manufacturing and a Fellow of the IET, Halil is a recognized industry and thought leader in UK manufacturing. He studied engineering at Oxford Brookes University, and holds an MSc in Advanced Manufacturing Technology, and a further master’s degree level qualification in Manufacturing Management (FMM) from Cranfield University.