Dr. Hadi Moztarzadeh

Dr Hadi Moztarzadeh is an investment and foresight specialist in innovation and technology with over 20 years’ experience in R&D and industry. At the APC, he oversees insight portfolio and technology strategy, providing techno-economic forecasts for the UK Automotive industry. He is also responsible for the Automotive Council roadmaps, where he has led the development of the Auto Council roadmaps 2024, working closely with industry, research and innovation and funding and policy bodies.

Prior to the APC, Hadi led development and delivery of research and innovation strategy in academia, industrial R&D projects and cross-centre programmes at High Value Manufacturing Catapult. His expertise spans emerging technologies such as digitalisation and artificial intelligence, clean energy and advanced manufacturing, ensuring that funding and investment align with long-term economic growth and societal benefits.

Hadi is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (FIMechE).