Staff
Hayaatun has extensive leadership experience in UK and international engineering, innovation, and diversity and inclusion activities. In addition to her role at the QEPrize she is is CEO of the Royal Academy of Engineering. She chairs the UK government’s Innovation Expert Group and the St. Andrews Prize for the Environment, and co-chairs with Sir Lewis Hamilton his Commission on Black representation in UK motorsport. Hayaatun is a trustee of EngineeringUK and the Foundation for Science & Technology, a member of the Made Smarter Commission on Industry 4.0, a director of Festival*UK 2022 Ltd and an advisor to accelerateHER and the Lloyd’s Register Foundation.
As Associate Director of Operations, Jonathan is responsible for the design, development and implementation of policies that enhance the QEPrize’s global profile and embed its status as the world’s leading prize for engineers and engineering.
A humanities graduate, Jonathan has developed a fascination with engineering, particularly in its application to cycling and skiing.
Cuong manages the prize process and its affiliated activities, including 'Create the Trophy' competition and events that promote engineering to a wider audience.
Cuong has an arts degree in editorial photography and is also a painter and filmmaker who appreciates the creative aspect of engineering.
Jane helps to drive national and global publicity for the QEPrize and works with the team to develop unique, high-profile events to showcase the winners and their achievements.
Jane read chemistry at the University of York and is passionate about promoting science, engineering and technology.
As Digital Communications Manager, Imogen is on a mission to spread the word about engineering to a global audience through the QEPrize website and social media channels.
Imogen has a background in neuroscience, and is also a musician and aerial dance enthusiast in her spare time.
Katie coordinates the QEPrize Ambassador Network, a group of engineering influencers dedicated to inspiring the next generation to enter the profession.
Outside of work, Katie enjoys baking (with mixed success) and her collections of plants and figurines are slowly taking over the QEPrize office.
As Programmes Assistant, Daniel is responsible for assisting the QEPrize team in producing inclusive and engaging communications materials and research for the QEPrize blog, social media platforms, and schools’ resources packs.
Daniel studied Geography at the University of Durham where, alongside a passion for musical theatre, he developed a keen appreciation for the role of sustainable engineering and ecosystem management.