United Kingdom
I am a freelance consultant/advisor and help organisations transform ambitious product, technology and engineering strategies into successful commercial outcomes. With almost four decades at Jaguar Land Rover, I have led vehicle strategy, architecture and programme delivery from concept to market. My experience spans product creation, engineering strategy and programme leadership across globally recognised vehicles including Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Evoque and Discovery Sport. I have translated long-term business strategy into executable product and engineering plans, balancing customer needs, technical feasibility, investment priorities and delivery risk. I have also led international collaborations with automotive partners in India and China and directed cross-functional teams of up to 150 engineers and specialists. What differentiates my experience is the breadth of perspective gained across strategy, engineering and delivery leadership, combining deep technical expertise with the ability to lead complex programmes and organisations to successful commercial outcomes. With extensive leadership experience across product and vehicle architecture development, engineering strategy, international partnerships and New Product Introduction and complex programme delivery, I advise businesses on how to navigate technological change, accelerate innovation and deliver major transformation programmes with confidence. I bring a combination of strategic thinking, technical credibility and practical execution experience that enables organisations to move from vision to delivery. My expertise spans: • Product and vehicle architecture development • Engineering and technology strategy • International collaboration and strategic partnerships • New Product Introduction and complex programme leadership and delivery • Technical and organisational leadership I am available for consulting and advisory roles, and welcome opportunities to contribute as a Non-Executive Director, Board Advisor or Trustee, supporting organisations seeking growth, innovation and long-term value creation.
• Led the Vehicle Package, Zonal Engineering Integration and Human Factors & Ergonomics functions, providing technical and organisational leadership across multiple vehicle programmes. • Defined technical strategies, requirements and engineering standards, establishing best practice frameworks to drive consistency, quality and efficient programme delivery across the organisation. • Developed and implemented the Engineering Visualisation Strategy, leading a multi-million-pound transformation of virtual and physical integration facilities to enhance collaboration, decision-making and vehicle development efficiency.
• Led the creation and technical development of a smaller vehicle architecture, defining platform, system and vehicle strategies to deliver targeted performance, cost and scalability requirements while supporting future product portfolio growth. • Established the architecture and engineering framework required to balance technical capability, programme affordability and long-term business objectives across multiple vehicle applications. • Directed the development, maturation and approval of programme technical concepts through key gateway milestones, ensuring robust decision-making and alignment between engineering, commercial and programme stakeholders.
• Led the whole-vehicle creation and technical development of new and mid-cycle vehicle concepts, defining architecture, platform and system strategies to shape future product portfolios. • Directed the development and approval of programme technical concepts through key gateway milestones, supporting programmes including Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Evoque, Discovery Sport, Defender replacement concepts and multiple future C-segment vehicle studies. • Led collaborative vehicle concept and architecture studies with automotive partners in India and China, building strategic international relationships and exploring opportunities for technology, platform and product development.