Martin McHugh, Chief Executive Officer of CSA Catapult, plans to retire at the end of March 2025 and therefore step down from the CEO role. The Catapult is now looking for a new CEO to lead all strategic and operational activities.
Martin McHugh joined the Catapult in 2019, initially as Chief Technology Officer. He became CEO in 2020 and was responsible for leading the organisation through the COVID-19 pandemic, growing from 68 to around 100 people today. He played a leading role in the South Wales compound semiconductor cluster. In 2023, he led the expansion of the Catapult into clusters of compound semiconductor expertise across the UK. The Catapult has established a Future Telecoms Hub in Bristol and opened offices in the North East of England and Scotland.
During his time at the Catapult, Martin created a community for the future, through industry convening, working with government and skills development. He led the way in creating opportunities in regions across the UK to develop new technology clusters and UK supply chains.
