Machine Design is pleased to announce that Mike McLeod, a veteran journalist known for his technical knowledge and focus on the design and engineering sector, will step into the role of senior editor.
“Mike brings to Machine Design both a depth of technical knowledge and a journalist’s ability to translate complex design concepts into compelling narratives,” says Keith Larson, group content director for Processing, Engineering Design & Automation at Machine Design’s parent company EndeavorB2B. “His 20 years of experience leading Canada’s Design Engineering brand ensure that he’ll hit the ground running.”
In this role, McLeod will focus on producing and editing high-impact editorial content forMachine Design’s multi-disciplinary design and engineering audiences.
“Machine Design will benefit from Mike’s deep knowledge of the industry, extensive expertise and long-standing contributions to engineering journalism,” said Editor-in-Chief Rehana Begg. “I am pleased that he has chosen to join us.”
During his tenure at Design Engineering magazine, McLeod covered the full spectrum of mechanical engineering, from industrial automation, aerospace and automotive, to CAD/CAE, additive manufacturing, linear motion and fluid power.
His work has earned him two national journalism awards for excellence in engineering and manufacturing reporting. McLeod holds a master’s degree in English. He grew up in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Meet Mike McLeod through the stories and insights he crafted in 2025:
About the Author
Rehana Begg
Editor-in-Chief, Machine Design
As Machine Design’s content lead, Rehana Begg is tasked with elevating the voice of the design and multi-disciplinary engineer in the face of digital transformation and engineering innovation. Begg has more than 24 years of editorial experience and has spent the past decade in the trenches of industrial manufacturing, focusing on new technologies, manufacturing innovation and business. Her B2B career has taken her from corporate boardrooms to plant floors and underground mining stopes, covering everything from automation & IIoT, robotics, mechanical design and additive manufacturing to plant operations, maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement. Begg holds an MBA, a Master of Journalism degree, and a BA (Hons.) in Political Science. She is committed to lifelong learning and feeds her passion for innovation in publishing, transparent science and clear communication by attending relevant conferences and seminars/workshops.
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