As an executive director of the company, Colin’s main responsibility is to direct and lead the total engineering activity from envisioning future technology, investment in research, delivering development programmes and trouble-free service of its products.
Colin’s ability to integrate advanced technologies has enabled Rolls-Royce to make a sustained contribution to the UK.
[1]In 2017, Smith was elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering for leadership in design, technologies, and manufacturing processes that enhance airworthiness, safety, and environmental sustainability of large aeroengines.
[citation needed] Smith was awarded Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE), in the 2012 Birthday Honours.
He is also a Honorary Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society (HonFRAeS), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (FIMechE) and a member of the Council for Science and Technology.