Schaeffler’s Roger Evans receives Honorary Fellowship
1 August 2012
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Roger Evans MBE, Plant Director at precision bearings manufacturer Schaeffler (UK) Ltd, has received an Honorary Fellowship from Swansea Metropolitan University – the highest honour that a university can bestow.
Roger Evans received the honour during Swansea Metropolitan University’s Graduation Ceremony at the city’s Grand Theatre on the 19th July 2012.
Professor David Warner, Vice-Chancellor at Swansea Metropolitan University commented: “We bestow Honorary Fellowships upon individuals from, or who have a connection to, Wales and, in particular, South West Wales. They will have excelled themselves in their chosen profession, whether in arts, politics, industry, academia or sport. They are individuals who have not only done themselves proud but who bring a sense of pride to the region.”
During his acceptance speech, Roger Evans lauded the Welsh manufacturing industry but said that Wales needs to do more to promote its success. His message to the students was “to keep on learning, keep on gaining knowledge and remember to promote Wales to the world.”
An alumnus of the university, Roger Evans was awarded an MBE in 2009 for his services to the manufacturing industry in Wales. In May 2012, Roger also received the Chairman’s Award 2012 from the Institute of Directors’ Wales Director of the Year Awards.
Since his appointment in 2001 as Plant Director of Schaeffler UK’s engine components plant in Llanelli, Roger has helped spearhead the country’s strategic approach to manufacturing. As well as his current role as Plant & Automotive Director at Schaeffler UK, Roger is also Director of the Wales Management Council, Chairman of the Welsh Manufacturing Forum and Director of the Welsh Automotive Forum.
For more information, please call the Schaeffler UK Marketing Department on 0121 313 5870. Alternatively, email info.uk@schaeffler.com www.schaeffler.co.uk
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