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.”
Notes to editors
The Cast Metals Federation (CMF) is the UK trade association for the cast metals industry, representing foundries and the wider supply chain.
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CMF fosters development, collaboration and innovation across the UK casting industry, promotes good practice, and represents the ‘Best of British Casting’ worldwide.
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As the single voice for the UK foundry industry, CMF promotes the sector, engages with government bodies, and negotiates and consults on UK and European legislation that affects the industry.
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CMF is the UK member of the European Foundry Association (CAEF) and a full member of the Metals Forum – positions that enable the Federation to inform and influence on behalf of UK foundries.
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Members span every part of the industry and produce around 80% of all castings made in the UK.
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From global foundry groups to niche and specialist foundries, CMF Members supply precision finished parts and assemblies in a range of sizes, metals and processes to global markets valued at over £2.2 billion.
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For manufacturers worldwide seeking the ‘Best of British Casting’, CMF provides a single point of contact – whether sourcing castings for every application and market sector or accessing information on the UK foundry industry.
