b'30 Member News March 2020ObituariesBernard Michael Bridgefoot19492019Leading our Professional Registration and Standards department for over a decade, Mike Bridgefoot CEng FIET will be remembered with fondness by many of us at the IET. A professional Chartered Engineer and IET Fellow, Mike joined us as a member of staff in 1999 aftera distinguished career in engineering. In 1971, after graduating fromAs Head of Registration and Standards, Loughborough University in ProductionMike managed the process of Engineering and Management, Mikesassessing, interviewing and registering career began at the British Domesticnew Chartered Engineers, Incorporated Appliances Limited Mexborough asEngineers and Technicians. As well Quality Control Engineer. Followingas managing a large team at the IET,Bernard Michael Bridgefoot CEng FIETsubsequent positions in productionhis role also involved the leadership engineering, in 1975 Mike became Trainingand supervision of over 2,000 Advisor at the Engineering Industryregistered volunteers who helped Training Board before progressingwith conducting the assessments to Senior Training Advisor in 1979. Inand interviews. A valued colleague charge of advising heavy mechanicaland friend of many, Mike left his mark engineering companies on training allon those he worked with and will be personnel and monitoring the progress ofremembered for his kindness, calmness Fellows in their Fellowship applications,and willingness to support others.this experience provided the grounding for Mikes extensive career in trainingRetiring in 2014, Mike continued to and development for manufacturingsupport the Professional Registration and engineering for years to come.team by offering his extensive expertise in various volunteer roles, Mikes wealth of experience establishedconducting interviews, providing himself as a key figure in delivering skillsadvice to those seeking registration, development programmes and trainingand assessing engineeringMikes enthusiasm, to the engineering community at alldevelopment schemes in industry.professionalism levels, in a wide range of internationalHis commitment to the engineering companies and organisations. As well asprofession whilst continuing to supportand dedication sharing his vast breadth of knowledgethe development of others, even with fellow engineers throughout hiswill leave a lasting, in retirement, demonstrates Mikes career, he continued to commit hiscaring and dedicated character. significant impact dedication to the industry by serving as Treasurer at the European NetworkDuring his retirement, when noton the generations for Accreditation of Engineeringbusy researching his family history,of engineers Education. At the Skills Framework forMike remained very involved the Information Age Foundation, Mikewith the Engineering Councilshe supported held the position of Director beforeinternational work. He also had a being appointed Chair. In June 2009, hekeen interest in local history, thethroughout his career.was appointed as a Fellow of the IET. environment and conservation.For a full list of obituaries visit: theiet.org/mn-obituaries'