In 1964 John Huddleston Snr. provided Baker Hughes Corporation in Belfast with a machining solution to support their manufacture of tri-cone drill bits for the oil and gas industry. From these early beginnings John Huddleston Engineering provided engineering solutions to customers across the globe, putting some of the best machining technology to work. In doing this it developed machining, programming, quality, logistics and business skills that ensured sustained growth and profitability to all stakeholders in the business. Supporting aerospace, energy, defence and transport industries meant delivering business and manufacturing excellence at all times.
jheSOLUTIONS builds on this heritage to provide a wide range of support for business, third sector organisations, public bodies, local and national government. We provide our customers and clients with the processes and knowledge to maintain a competitive advantage in the local, national and global markets. Our engagement and manufacturing solutions are focused on adding value and lasting impact. Whether supporting government relations to influence policy, future proofing through learning and skills investment or transforming the manufacturing outcomes for a business we can support you.
Support can be provided on project basis, ad hoc, interim management or non-executive director support as suited to the circumstances that will ensure the outcomes desired.
Mark Huddleston is the founding Director of jheSOLUTIONS. He is an experienced strategic leader with a 25-year track record in the manufacturing, aerospace, and public sectors, bringing deep expertise in business engagement, policy advisory, and intelligence-led strategy development. As Co-CEO of Makers Alliance and Interim Director of PEACEPLUS, he has shaped major cross-border investment programmes and sector-wide industrial strategies, driving innovation, skills development, and enterprise growth through inclusive and collaborative partnerships.
Mark brings a proven ability to deliver impact through engagement with business at all levels—from global multi-national corporates to SME, family business and start-ups. This is underpinned by a commitment to public service values and long-term policy coherence formed by experience as a business leader and challenge of change and fluidity in approach. His leadership is characterised by the ability to convene diverse stakeholders, deliver business intelligence, and champion transparent, outcomes-focused collaboration between government and enterprise and internally to an organisation within teams.
jheSOLUTIONS builds on this heritage to provide a wide range of support for business, third sector organisations, public bodies, local and national government. We provide our customers and clients with the processes and knowledge to maintain a competitive advantage in the local, national and global markets. Our engagement and manufacturing solutions are focused on adding value and lasting impact. Whether supporting government relations to influence policy, future proofing through learning and skills investment or transforming the manufacturing outcomes for a business we can support you.
Support can be provided on project basis, ad hoc, interim management or non-executive director support as suited to the circumstances that will ensure the outcomes desired.
Mark Huddleston is the founding Director of jheSOLUTIONS. He is an experienced strategic leader with a 25-year track record in the manufacturing, aerospace, and public sectors, bringing deep expertise in business engagement, policy advisory, and intelligence-led strategy development. As Co-CEO of Makers Alliance and Interim Director of PEACEPLUS, he has shaped major cross-border investment programmes and sector-wide industrial strategies, driving innovation, skills development, and enterprise growth through inclusive and collaborative partnerships.
Mark brings a proven ability to deliver impact through engagement with business at all levels—from global multi-national corporates to SME, family business and start-ups. This is underpinned by a commitment to public service values and long-term policy coherence formed by experience as a business leader and challenge of change and fluidity in approach. His leadership is characterised by the ability to convene diverse stakeholders, deliver business intelligence, and champion transparent, outcomes-focused collaboration between government and enterprise and internally to an organisation within teams.