b'Member News July 2022 17Message from our Chief Executive and SecretaryLeaving a legacy, and passing on the baton When offered the position of Chief Executive and Secretary of the IET in 2009, Nigel Fine CEng FICE FIET was also considering another job. When he told the other company he would be taking the opportunity at the IET, they said they were disappointed, but they understood, advising him to stay for three years and move on Well, 13 years later hes only Nigel Fine CEng FICE FIET,just stepping down as Chief Executive.IET Chief Executive and SecretaryWhen asked about this milestoneAs a Professional Engineering Nigel said: Its with mixedInstitution, we are very good at emotions that I made this decisionbringing our very best capabilities because the IET is such a fantastictogether to deliver world class organisation to work for and I feelsolutions, said Nigel. very privileged and honoured toWe are fortunate to have a have been Chief Executivebutbrilliant network of volunteers the time is now right for me to passwho work hard in delivering on the leadership baton.activities and engagement around Nigel said: Being the Chiefthe worldall supported by Executive of a Professionalan incredibly professional and Engineering Institution (PEI) isdedicated staff team. not a job I thought Id have, whenLooking to the future of our starting my professional careerprofession, Nigel agrees that over 40 years ago, but its one thatthe shortage of engineers is still has proven to be extraordinarilyone of the biggest issues we exciting and hugely enjoyable. face. The need for more youngAs for Nigels future he said:Throughout his time as Chiefpeople to consider a career in Executive, Nigel has implementedSTEM is vital, especially as the lots of change, from establishingworld becomes increasingly technology-enabledwe needBeing at the IET has been the most the IET as a world leadingpeople with engineering skills tofulfilling, exciting and privileged 13 Professional Engineering Institutionhelp us navigate the changingyears and I am looking forward to with a refreshed brand making itdigital landscape. Nigel highlights modern, relevant and inclusive;the Young Women Engineer ofrecalibrating my mind through learning evolving and executing strategiesthe Year Awards as an eventnew skills, taking time with my family leading to our current IET Strategywhere we inspire the nextand exploring new horizons.2030; celebrating a monumental 150th anniversary; launching Inspecgeneration of female engineers, and which makes him feel truly Analytics; refurbishing our buildings;proud to be a part of the IET.and upgrading our technology infrastructure. He believes thatHe added: Diversity and these achievements are down toinclusion is key for the supply of the IET being such a purpose drivenskilled professionals and while organisation with a clear missionwe are seeing steps in the right to inspire, inform and influence.direction, we need to make sure that jobs in engineering and During the Covid-19 pandemic, thetechnology are seen as open to IET expanded its digital capabilitiespeople from all backgrounds and and has continued to deliver worldwith many career pathways to class professional engagement andfollow including as apprentices, events through virtual platforms. technicians and graduates.'