The Cast Metals Federation (CMF) has appointed Lee Marshall as its new Chief Executive.
Lee brings to the CMF more than a decade of senior leadership experience in membership organisations, as well as a strong background in sustainability and public policy.
He begins his new role at the beginning of November 2025, taking over from Interim Chief Executive Dr Pam Murrell FICME.
Chair of the Cast Metals Federation Council Steve Goodier said: “We are delighted to welcome Lee Marshall as our new Chief Executive.
“His experience in membership organisations and policy leadership, combined with a strong understanding of sustainability and industry advocacy, will be invaluable as CMF moves forward.
“Lee joins at an important time for our sector, and the CMF Council has full confidence in his ability to lead the Federation and its members into the next stage of development and growth.”
Lee has spent the past 11 years leading influential membership bodies, including the Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) where, as Chief Executive, he guided the organisation through incorporation as a limited company and oversaw the growth of its national conference and awards. Most recently he was a Director at the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), where he strengthened policy development and member engagement.
His earlier career included roles in the resources and waste sector across local government, consultancy, and private industry. He has also served on UK Government advisory panels on packaging and waste electrical equipment, and as a Non-Executive Director of OPRL Ltd for ten years.
Speaking about his appointment, Lee Marshall said: “Many of the challenges the cast metals sector faces – from skills and workforce development to competitiveness and net zero – are ones I am familiar with, so I’m excited by the opportunity to help CMF lead on the solutions.
“Joining CMF is a great opportunity to immerse myself in a sector that is both historic and highly innovative, as well as being a key part of the circular economy for metals, supplying precision-engineered components for many critical sectors.
“I am greatly looking forward to meeting CMF members, hearing their priorities, and then working with them on tackling these significant challenges, strengthening the Federation’s voice, growing engagement, and championing metal casting as not just a great industry to work in but a pivotal part of the UK economy.”
