Steve Driver

Wednesday, 27 May 2026

I began my career as a factory apprentice working across all areas of a PCB factory. Over the next 12 years, I progressed through technical, production, and general management roles before founding my own PCB company in 1989. 

I sold in 2019 after growing to become a multi-site PCB business serving all technologies with revenues over $20m.  

Today, I am CEO of Jiva Materials, a start-up backed by investments. We have developed a biodegradable PCB substrate to reduce CO2 emissions and solve end-of-life recycling challenges. 

Other roles include Chairman of the Institute of Circuit Technology, mentor at University of Bath, School Governor, various NED roles, member of the European Institute of Printed Circuits and a regular conference speaker. 

I am passionate about work and value being part of a fast-changing industry.