Having saved the bus builder from administration and created a portfolio of hydrogen-focused companies, Jo Bamford has been awarded a CBE in the King’s Birthday honours
Wrightbus saviour and Chairman Jo Bamford has been awarded a CBE in King Charles III’s birthday honours list. A long-standing champion of clean energy, he has created a portfolio of companies dedicated to building hydrogen infrastructure and driving investment across the value chain, rescuing Wrightbus from administration in 2019 as well as being at the forefront of Project HySpeed, a clean hydrogen project which plans to inject £6.5bn of private capital into the economy and create 24,300 jobs across the UK’s industrial heartlands.
The citation for his CBE says the award recognises his services to innovating the clean hydrogen economy. Commenting on the award, Jo said: “I firmly believe the UK has what it takes to be a global leader in clean energy and net zero gives us the chance to develop a bountiful energy market that powers our industries with home-grown capacity, generating a booming jobs market that develops careers and skills, creates UK products for home and for international markets, and waves the flag for the United Kingdom. I am proud to be involved in this incredible industry and humbled by the King’s recognition.” Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said of the recipients: “From community champions to cultural icons, each recipient reflects the very best of Britain. I extend my heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to them all.”
