Ollie Folayan MBE, Head of Process Engineering at Costain Group PLC and co-founder of AFBE-UK, has been formally elected as the new Deputy President of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). This prestigious appointment will see Dr. Folayan serve as Deputy President and subsequently as President for the 2026/2027 term, marking another milestone in a career defined by leadership, mentorship, and advocacy for inclusion.

Dr. Folayan’s journey is one of outstanding achievement. As an experienced engineer in the energy sector, Ollie has worked on major engineering projects and inspired countless engineers through his technical excellence and commitment to community. His leadership within AFBE-UK has driven successful outreach programmes and helped shape the UK engineering landscape to be more equitable and representative.

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