General Counsel and Executive VP at Affila Group, a leading consulting firm that helps clients accelerate the transition to electric vehicles. With over 15 years of experience in the public and private sectors, I have a proven track record of delivering innovative and client-focused solutions in complex and high-stakes situations.

I leverage my expertise in public-private partnerships, renewable energy, clean-tech, infrastructure, and commercial real estate to facilitate the development and deployment of EV infrastructure and services across the country. I also oversee the legal and regulatory aspects of the company, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk management, and best practices. I am passionate about driving positive change and creating value for our company, its partners, and its customers.

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Catherine Lauren Rynham

Engineering and Technical Recruitment Consultant 

The Source of Great Engineering and Technical Talent - I recruit Engineering and Technical personnel - 07859974803

Global Recruitment Specialist
The Source Technical Ltd | May 2021 – Present | Global 
Recruitment across Defense, Aerospace, Drones/UAVs, and Advanced Materials (composites, polymers, technical fibres, lightweight structures).
Global Reach – Extensive network of 28K+ connections across UK, EU, US, and Middle East
Bespoke Solutions – Retained and contingent search, tailored to technical and commercial growth needs
Senior Hires – Proven delivery of mid-senior to executive placements: Technical Leaders, Sales Directors, Operations Managers, Project & Programme Leads
Trusted Partner – Backed by multiple client & candidate recommendations for high-quality, results-driven recruitment I work with both innovative SMEs and established Tier 1 suppliers, helping them secure the leadership talent needed to scale, innovate, and thrive in highly competitive markets.

Director and Technical Recruitment Specialist

Specializing in the recruitment across the UK of Skilled Technical and Engineering candidates

Covering Design, Manufacturing & Production Operations, Commercial and Quality 
CNC Specialism 
07859974803
cat@thesourcerec.co.uk

🇪🇺 European Composites Talent Market — Quick Reality Check

I’ve been analysing the European composites & advanced materials talent market this week. Here’s what stands out:
🔹 166,000+ professionals across Europe
 🔹 20,797 changed jobs in the last year
 🔹 2.2M+ job posts linked to this skillset
 🔹 Hiring demand: Very high → this is a talent-short, highly competitive market

📍 Top talent hubs: Paris, London, Toulouse, Munich, Lyon
 🌱 Emerging hubs: Madrid, Bordeaux, Zurich
🏭 Top employers: Airbus, Safran, Rolls-Royce, Leonardo, Airbus D&S
🎓 Top feeders: Delft, Arts et Métiers, Cranfield, Politecnico di Milano, UPM Madrid
🧠 Core skills: Composites, Polymer Composites, Composite Structures, CATIA
⏳ Median tenure: 1.8 years → this is a fast-moving, highly mobile market
 👥 77% male / 23% female → still a lot of work to do here

The takeaway:
If you’re hiring in composites, advanced materials, aerospace or clean-tech, this is no longer a “post and pray” market.

It’s competitive. It’s candidate-driven. And talent strategy is now a business advantage.

If hiring here feels hard — it’s because it is.
cat.rynham@thesourcerec.co.uk
+447859974803 
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Catherine  Rynham

👉 28K+ Network | Specialist in Defence, Aerospace, Drones & Advanced Materials Recruitment (Composites • Polymers • Fibres)

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