Edinburgh Systems Founder Named Inaugural Fellow of the Institute for Systems Engineering
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Edinburgh, UK – 23 February 2026
Tim Kerby, founder of Edinburgh-based consultancy Edinburgh Systems, has been appointed as one of the inaugural Fellows of the Institute for Systems Engineering (IfSE), the UK’s professional body for Systems Engineering.
Kerby received the Fellowship from IfSE President Andrew Pemberton at Saddlers’ Hall in London on the 17th February. The cohort represents the first group of Fellows appointed since the Institute transitioned from INCOSE UK to become an independent professional engineering institute.
The Fellowship recognises professional distinction, personal achievement and notable contributions to the Systems Engineering community.
Since founding Edinburgh Systems in 2018, Kerby has worked across research and innovation infrastructure, healthcare, energy, aerospace and advanced technology sectors. His work focuses on developing systems capabilities, carrying out whole-systems research, and the application of structured systems approaches to complex, multi-stakeholder challenges.
Commenting on the award, Kerby said:
“I’m delighted to have received this award, joining the inaugural cohort of IfSE Fellows. The transition from INCOSE UK to IfSE as an independent professional engineering institute and the introduction of the fellowship reflects the rapid growth and increasing maturity of the Systems Engineering community in the UK.
In recent years, demand for Systems Engineering and Systems Thinking has significantly increased as we tackle increasingly complex societal challenges. The application of systems approaches is spreading widely into new sectors including healthcare, sustainability and policymaking. The challenge now is deepening our capability and strengthening our ability to apply these approaches effectively and at scale.”
Kerby was appointed alongside fellow inaugural Fellowship awardees Jon Elphick, Alan Harding, Chris Lamb, Peter Moore, Laura Shrieves and Jennifer Whitby. The Institute will work with the inaugural cohort to further develop the Fellowship programme, with applications expected to open later this year.
In addition to leading Edinburgh Systems, Kerby is a Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor at Heriot-Watt University and Visiting Academic at the University of Edinburgh. He also serves as a Science and Technology Fellow at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).