Goodfellow CEO Simon Kenney joins BBC’s Wake Up to Money to discuss advanced materials, cybersecurity, and AI innovation
Goodfellow’s Chief Executive, Simon Kenney, appeared live on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Wake Up to Money programme on 6 November 2025, joining host Sean Farrington to discuss the role of advanced materials in today’s technology landscape. The conversation explored how companies like Goodfellow are helping drive innovation across industries — from space and automotive to cutting-edge cancer research. They discussed:
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Global innovation reach: Simon shared how Goodfellow supplies over 170,000 materials to research and industry worldwide — supporting applications from fusion energy to plasma-based cancer treatments.
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Cybersecurity in manufacturing: He highlighted how Goodfellow actively manages daily cyber-attack attempts across its global network, underlining the importance of executive-level cyber-awareness and training.
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AI and the future of business: In a discussion on the rise of “vibe-coding” and AI integration, Simon spoke about how advanced tools like ChatGPT are transforming productivity and creativity across high-growth industries.
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Economic outlook: Alongside financial analysts, he offered perspective on interest rates, business confidence, and investment in R&D as key drivers of UK industrial growth.
Simon said:
“We’re proud to see advanced materials playing a central role in solving global challenges — from medical breakthroughs to sustainable manufacturing. Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation; it’s built through collaboration across science, engineering, and technology.”
Listen to the full episode
Catch the full interview on BBC Wake Up to Money via BBC Sounds (episode aired 6 November 2025).
