Post by WMG, University of Warwick

“If you want to understand why advanced manufacturing in the West Midlands still attracts global capital, you start with Professor Lord Kumar Bhattacharyya.” 45 years ago, Professor Lord Bhattacharyya founded WMG as a permanent partnership between academia, government, and industry - a bold, unconventional model that attracted global manufacturers, investment, and innovation, helping position the region as a hub for advanced manufacturing and future mobility. Professor Lord Bhattacharyya's impact went beyond the University of Warwick: he strengthened UK–India industrial ties, including playing a key role in Tata Motors’ acquisition of JLR, and brought his expertise to debates in the House of Lords. Read the full piece with Invest West Midlands UK (West Midlands Growth Company): https://bit.ly/4umYhr0 #WMG45