Elly Ruston is Head of People at Norco Composites & GRP where she leads on talent development, organisational growth, and building people-centred processes that supports long-term business success.
With a background spanning the Royal Navy, small startup operations, manufacturing, and strategic HR leadership, Elly is passionate about developing skills, nurturing talent pipelines, and creating inclusive cultures that empower people to thrive.
As a Board Member of the Dorset Engineering & Manufacturing Cluster, Elly brings her expertise in championing workforce development and fostering collaboration between industry and education to strengthen Dorset’s engineering and manufacturing sectors.”