Meet the team
Chief Executive Officer
David Stanley
David leads ELE Advanced Technologies through its next phase of growth, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and global expansion.
With over 30 years’ experience across manufacturing, infrastructure, and construction, David joined ELE more than seven years ago as Finance Director. His strategic insight and financial leadership played a key role in guiding the business through a transformative period, including a £12 million investment and relocation to a state-of-the-art facility in Nelson, Lancashire.
Now as CEO, David is committed to strengthening customer relationships, expanding ELE’s international footprint, and driving forward its sustainability agenda. His leadership is instrumental in positioning ELE as a trusted engineering partner to some of the world’s leading OEMs in aerospace, power generation, and automotive sectors.


Business Development Director
Nick Eary
Nick is responsible for driving ELE’s commercial strategy, forging strong customer relationships, and identifying new opportunities for growth across global markets.
With a background in engineering and extensive experience in commercial leadership, Nick brings a deep understanding of both technical and customer-focused aspects of the business. His career spans over two decades in precision manufacturing, including roles in operations, sales, and strategic development.
As Business Development Director, Nick is focused on expanding the company’s reach in aerospace, industrial gas turbines, and automotive sectors. His collaborative approach and commitment to innovation are key to ELE’s continued success in delivering high-performance solutions to leading OEMs worldwide.
Chief Financial Officer
Rebecca Shellard
Rebecca leads ELE’s financial strategy, ensuring robust fiscal management and supporting sustainable growth across the business.
With over 20 years’ experience spanning property, leisure, retail, and manufacturing sectors globally, Rebecca brings a wealth of expertise to ELE. Her recent role in a fast-paced, private equity-backed business earned her the title of Northern Finance Director of the Year 2023 in the Turnaround category, recognising her leadership in driving profitability and securing investment for long-term transformation.
As CFO, Rebecca applies a pragmatic and driven approach to financial leadership, helping ELE navigate growth opportunities with confidence. Her strategic insight and operational excellence are central to ELE’s continued success in delivering innovative engineering solutions to global markets.


Technical Director
Dave Dudley
Dave plays a pivotal role in leading ELE’s technical strategy, ensuring the delivery of innovative and high-integrity engineering solutions across global markets.
With a deep-rooted understanding of precision manufacturing and engineering excellence, Dave has been instrumental in shaping ELE’s capabilities in aerospace, power generation, and automotive sectors. His leadership supports the development of advanced processes and technologies that meet the evolving demands of OEMs worldwide.
As Technical Director, Dave combines hands-on expertise with strategic oversight, driving continuous improvement and technical innovation. His commitment to quality and community is evident not only in the workplace but also in ELE’s support for local initiatives, including grassroots football sponsorships that reflect the company’s values and connection to its local area.
Operations Director
Alex Palmer
Alex joined ELE Advanced Technologies with a wealth of experience in manufacturing and operations leadership. His career has seen him progress through roles in production management, supply chain management, lean transformation and strategic operations in high-performance engineering environments.
Alex’s passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement is evident in his approach to leadership. He is focused on enhancing productivity, streamlining processes, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Now, as Operations Director, Alex’s influence can be felt across the business. His commitment to delivering efficient, high-quality solutions supports ELE’s mission to be a trusted partner to global OEMs in aerospace, power generation, and automotive sectors.

Let’s engineer the future together.
Whether you’re seeking a new manufacturing partner or looking for innovative engineering solutions, our team is here to help.