Eddie Tribe is Managing Director of SES Technology.

Eddie brings over 40 years of experience leading the delivery of complex, high-value projects across advanced manufacturing, industrial, infrastructure and mission-critical sectors. He has a proven track record of delivering major programmes, including, most recently the multi-million-pound AESC UK Gigafactory in Sunderland, and is recognised for bringing together design, engineering, construction and supply chain teams to successfully deliver technically demanding facilities and programmes of work.

A passionate advocate for the role of advanced manufacturing in driving the UK’s productivity, economic growth and long-term competitiveness, Eddie understands how major industrial investments create high-quality jobs, strengthens regional economies and helps build the skills needed for the industries of the future. He is particularly interested in how digital technologies, automation and artificial intelligence are transforming the delivery and operation of advanced manufacturing facilities, improving efficiency, enhancing performance and unlocking new opportunities for innovation.

Eddie provides strategic leadership across all stages of project delivery, ensuring programme certainty, operational excellence and exceptional customer outcomes. His collaborative approach, commercial acumen and focus on innovation have helped establish SES Technology as a trusted delivery partner for complex, engineering-led projects.

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