Leadership Recognition in UK Manufacturing: James Leng Named in Britain’s Great 100
At a Glance
- James Leng recognised in Britain’s Great 100 for leadership in UK manufacturing
- Recognition linked to fractional leadership role at Pre-Met
- Focus areas: strategy, resilience, workforce development, and supply chain strength
- Contribution to long-term growth, capability expansion, and sector impact
- Award highlights leadership influence across British industry
Overview
We are pleased to share that James Leng, Co-Founding Director of ValueStep, has been recognised in one of his client-facing fractional leadership roles as one of Britain’s Great 100 — a national honour celebrating leaders shaping the future of UK manufacturing and engineering.
Jason Pitt, CEO of Made in the Midlands (left), with James Leng, Managing Director of Pre-Met (right), at the Great 100 celebration in London.
Jason Pitt, CEO of Made in the Midlands (left), with James Leng, Managing Director of Pre-Met (right), at the Great 100 celebration in London.
Why James Leng Was Selected
James’ recognition reflects his consistent commitment to advancing UK manufacturing through:
- Championing British industry in national forums, trade associations, and parliamentary events
- Driving sustainable, future-proof practices across operations and supply chain
- Investing in talent, including apprenticeships, technical training, and workforce development
- Demonstrating resilience and strategic thinking through Pre-Met’s 2025 programme of investment, capability expansion, and sector accreditations
- Strengthening UK supply-chain reliability across defence, aerospace, and transportation markets
His leadership has been instrumental in positioning Pre-Met for long-term growth, capability enhancement, and increased national impact.
James Leng listed among the Round 9 honourees at Britain’s Great 100 Awards.
Leadership Perspective
James Leng at Made in the Midlands reception with Edward Howard, Carringtons.
Discussing the wider importance of the Great 100, James noted:
“Being named among Britain’s Great 100 is a tremendous honour. UK manufacturing is full of exceptional people and businesses, and I’m proud to play a part in driving the sector forward. This recognition reflects the dedication of the entire Pre-Met team and our shared commitment to backing British innovation, skills and industrial strength.”
James Leng listed among the Round 9 honourees at Britain’s Great 100 Awards.
Industry Recognition
In support of the achievement, Pre-Met added:
“We are delighted to see James named among Britain’s Great 100. His leadership has played a key role in driving Pre-Met’s growth, investment strategy, and commitment to high-quality UK manufacturing. This recognition highlights the impact of his work across the sector and reinforces our shared commitment to strengthening British industry for the future.”
James joins the 2025 cohort of Britain’s Great 100 winners, recognised for their contribution to UK manufacturing.
James Leng at Made in the Midlands reception with Edward Howard, Carringtons
About Britain’s Great 100
The Great 100 celebrates individuals advancing British industry — including innovators, mentors, sustainability leaders, and supply-chain specialists.
Honourees were recognised at a London event following the Made in Group’s Westminster Parliamentary Reception, where manufacturers, policymakers, and industry partners discussed the future of UK engineering and industrial capability.
As part of this recognition, James is included in the official Great 100 leadership cohort and may use the Great 100 mark across professional communications and public channels.
James joins the 2025 cohort of Britain’s Great 100 winners, photographed here with industry leaders recognised for their contribution to UK manufacturing.
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What is Britain’s Great 100?
Britain’s Great 100 is a national recognition programme celebrating leaders who are shaping the future of UK manufacturing and industry.
Why was James Leng recognised?
James Leng was recognised for his leadership in UK manufacturing, including strategic growth, workforce development, supply chain strength, and long-term industry impact.
Author
ValueStep
ValueStep is a strategic advisory team of senior business leaders with experience across turnaround, restructuring, growth, and enterprise value creation. The team works directly with boards, founders, and leadership teams in private and public sectors to deliver measurable outcomes in complex, high-stakes environments.
