Greater Northampton Area, United Kingdom
Over several years experience working with high-performance engines and Automotive technologies. From concept generation to development and launch, from the initial stage of a project through proof of concept creation to detailed design and test. With an ability to quickly grasp technical detail from inception to production, I'm comfortable working in all environments, from startup companies to multinationals, and have a successful track record in leading projects from conception through prototype delivery
Provider of electric driveline units (e-hubs) for agri-tech, construction, defence and other low speed, high torque rugged markets. • Conceived and co-founded OxDrive, a spinoff venture specialising in electric drivelines for off-highway use. • Completed design and manufacture of 0.8kW and 8kW proof of concept units, installing on a range of machines including Saga Thorvald, ARWAC V5, and GoFAR platforms • Secured two £0.5m Innovate programmes, patent and trademark intellectual property protection, SEIS & EIS assurance and developed the investment deck with international market exposure.
Co-founder of Garage56 Ltd, a supplier and developer of exciting new products for interesting cars. The Garage56 Ltd engineering staff have a proven history in world leading automotive design, and are passionate about engineering quality and customer support. Our aim is simple: provide and support products to give maximum possible enjoyment for car enthusiasts. With a very positive response to the first range of products for Morgan vehicles, with international B2B and B2C sales.
Co-founder of Performance Projects Ltd, an engineering consultancy based at Silverstone targetting the motorsport, niche automotive and historic car sectors. From our fully equipped business unit at Silverstone Technology Park (on the perimeter of Silverstone Circuit), Performance Projects has delivered key vehicles and design work for a host of well known names. Our niche automotive work covers a number of OEM's, providing proof of concept or special vehicles for bespoke applications, or vehicles with unique features for proof of market or marketing promotion. Our motorsport clients include Formula 1, GT3, BTCC and Le Mans constructors biasing toward chassis and suspension design. Finally, our historic vehicle design work has covered marques including Bugatti, Aston Martin and Cosworth, engineering from used components, images and clean sheet. In addition to vehicle-specific work, Performance Projects has also successfully delivered consultancy work on a range of projects, from child car seat innovations to consumer products. Or most recent work is at the forefront of electric vehicles, including a fully autonomous, high voltage, electric tractor, and a hub motor application for the Ocelot defence vehicle. As the role of Managing Director, responsibilities cover all commercial and operational aspects of the company, as well as undertaking design tasks as required. The challenges of creating a start-up venture and developing it into a trusted supplier for key programmes has been an exciting and interesting experience. The task of generating further growth and delivering even more interesting programmes is both an exciting and motivational drive.
Board Member of the Silverstone Technology Cluster, representing the high performance engineering SME membership and the Industry Advisory Group (the interface between the industry and the STC organisation). I welcome the chance to engage with the membership and represent their views, aspirations and challenges going forward. The Silverstone Technology Cluster benefits the membership and the region, removing barriers and developing advanced technology for wider benefit.