A mechanical engineer by background, Kerry is recognised for bringing a ‘systems engineering’ approach to bear in complex, interdisciplinary fields including city and regional planning; the design and performance of individual buildings; the development of approaches for energy and built environment system design and analysis; and the design of manufacturing systems and equipment.
Kerry was Chief Executive of Milton Keynes based National Energy Foundation for over five years having previously worked across manufacturing, construction, innovation, sustainability and performance in the built environment in academia, public and the private sector. Her activities now include stimulating innovation, policy and standards through participation in the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund - Transforming Construction Advisory Group, Each Homes Counts Implementation Board and Retrofit Standards Task Group; and working with innovative companies in the built environment sector.
Kerry is a chartered engineer and Fellow of the Institutions of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE), Civil Engineers (ICE), and Engineering and Technology (IET) and Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA). She is a trustee of Women Leaders Charity and Member of Council of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Kerry was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2017.
