Caroline Gumble will join TWI as CEO on the 7 July 2025. Since 2019, Caroline has been CEO with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the global professional body for the built environment, leading a widely acknowledged and very successful business transformation.
Before her tenure at CIOB, she had an extensive business transformation career within the engineering industry, both in the UK and overseas.
Business transformation was also the key focus of her tenure at the membership organisation Make UK, formerly known as EEF.
Humbert Mozzi, Chair of TWI said, ‘We are excited to have Caroline on board from July, she will bring a fresh and dynamic leadership style to the Institute. TWI has a proud history; Caroline’s arrival gives us a real opportunity to ensure the Institute has a sustainable and relevant future, meeting the needs of our Industrial and Professional Members during a time of fast-paced technological advancement and our increasing responsibilities towards environmentally friendly solutions.’
Caroline studied with The Open University, achieving a BSc (open) in social sciences, whilst developing her career in industry. She was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Science from The University of Wolverhampton and is a visiting professor with Loughborough University.
Caroline is a member of the professional bodies CIPD and MIEx and is an FRSA. She serves as a non-executive director of the Board of Trustees for the Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade.
Caroline said, ‘I am extremely proud to have accepted this special role. I appreciate and respect TWI’s proud heritage; its research really matters for our global technological advancement, benefiting all society. I look forward to working with Professional and Industrial Members from July and leading a highly impressive and talented team.’
About TWI
TWI is a world leading research and technology organisation, providing technical excellence and support, spanning innovation, knowledge transfer and problem resolution across all aspects of welding, joining, surface engineering, inspection and whole-life integrity management. As a membership-based organisation, TWI supports both individuals and companies alike, delivering authoritative and impartial expert advice, knowhow and safety assurance – helping its members design, create and operate the best products possible and solving problems at any stage, from initial design, materials selection, production and quality assurance, through to service, performance, and repair.
