Experience

VITA Yachts | Power

• CEO VITA

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Vita is a marine technology company that develops electrical powertrains, charging infrastructure and fully electric powerboats. Vita’s mission is to replace traditional combustion engines in the recreational marine sector with electric power. Vita is a marine technology company that develops electrical powertrains, charging infrastructure and fully electric powerboats. Vita’s mission is to replace traditional combustion engines in the recreational marine sector with electric power.



Axiom Product Development Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Chairman & Investor

  • May 2018 - Present

  Axiom Product Development Ltd specialise in the design and manufacture of complex tooling and patterns for the automotive, defence, aerospace and marine industries. The focus of Axiom is to provide quality assured, highly responsive, technically capable engineering services to its customers. I joined the company to help guide the commercialisation and rebranding strategy of the business following its acquisition of FRH Technical Engineering. The company has made a number of key strategic… Show more Axiom Product Development Ltd specialise in the design and manufacture of complex tooling and patterns for the automotive, defence, aerospace and marine industries. The focus of Axiom is to provide quality assured, highly responsive, technically capable engineering services to its customers. I joined the company to help guide the commercialisation and rebranding strategy of the business following its acquisition of FRH Technical Engineering. The company has made a number of key strategic appointments to put in place a highly experienced management team in order to re-energise the business, grow sales and expand into new markets. Show less Axiom Product Development Ltd specialise in the design and manufacture of complex tooling and patterns for the automotive, defence, aerospace and marine industries. The focus of Axiom is to provide quality assured, highly responsive, technically capable engineering services to its customers. I joined the company to help guide the commercialisation and rebranding strategy of the business following its acquisition of FRH Technical Engineering. The company has made a number of key strategic… Show more Axiom Product Development Ltd specialise in the design and manufacture of complex tooling and patterns for the automotive, defence, aerospace and marine industries. The focus of Axiom is to provide quality assured, highly responsive, technically capable engineering services to its customers. I joined the company to help guide the commercialisation and rebranding strategy of the business following its acquisition of FRH Technical Engineering. The company has made a number of key strategic appointments to put in place a highly experienced management team in order to re-energise the business, grow sales and expand into new markets. Show less



High Value Manufacturing Catapult

• United Kingdom
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • Oct 2019 - Nov 2023

  The High Value Manufacturing Catapult bridges the gap between advanced technologies and the commercial market place enabling UK businesses to collaborate and innovate using new technologies. Established by the UK’s Innovation Agency, HVMC comprises seven elite innovation Catapult centres, which offer world-class equipment and the highest standard of expertise in key technologies such as automation, composites, robotics, additive processes, forging, forming, modelling and machining. My aim is to… Show more The High Value Manufacturing Catapult bridges the gap between advanced technologies and the commercial market place enabling UK businesses to collaborate and innovate using new technologies. Established by the UK’s Innovation Agency, HVMC comprises seven elite innovation Catapult centres, which offer world-class equipment and the highest standard of expertise in key technologies such as automation, composites, robotics, additive processes, forging, forming, modelling and machining. My aim is to stimulate SME collaboration with the HVMC to transform the UK’s technology and innovation strengths into commercially successful manufacturing applications and enable rapid business growth for UKs SMEs. Show less The High Value Manufacturing Catapult bridges the gap between advanced technologies and the commercial market place enabling UK businesses to collaborate and innovate using new technologies. Established by the UK’s Innovation Agency, HVMC comprises seven elite innovation Catapult centres, which offer world-class equipment and the highest standard of expertise in key technologies such as automation, composites, robotics, additive processes, forging, forming, modelling and machining. My aim is to… Show more The High Value Manufacturing Catapult bridges the gap between advanced technologies and the commercial market place enabling UK businesses to collaborate and innovate using new technologies. Established by the UK’s Innovation Agency, HVMC comprises seven elite innovation Catapult centres, which offer world-class equipment and the highest standard of expertise in key technologies such as automation, composites, robotics, additive processes, forging, forming, modelling and machining. My aim is to stimulate SME collaboration with the HVMC to transform the UK’s technology and innovation strengths into commercially successful manufacturing applications and enable rapid business growth for UKs SMEs. Show less



RS Electric Boats

• United Kingdom
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technology Specialist

  • Apr 2019 - Apr 2022

  Providing innovative technology consulting to a new range of electric powered high-performance RIBs being developed by RS Electric Boats. The PULSE58, launched at the 2020 Dusseldorf Boat Show, is the worlds first production RIB with a fully integrated electric drive. This innovative new RIB combines proven automotive electronic technology with an extremely efficient electric drive optimised hull. Providing innovative technology consulting to a new range of electric powered high-performance RIBs being developed by RS Electric Boats. The PULSE58, launched at the 2020 Dusseldorf Boat Show, is the worlds first production RIB with a fully integrated electric drive. This innovative new RIB combines proven automotive electronic technology with an extremely efficient electric drive optimised hull.



RAD Propulsion

• United Kingdom
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO Executive Director

  • Nov 2019 - Jan 2022

  RAD Propulsion have developed an industry-leading, clean, smart and connected electric propulsion system that represents a quantum step forward for electric propulsion and is one of the first smart systems to have been specifically designed and optimized for marine applications. RAD develop smart, clean and connected marine propulsion systems for all types of marine applications from kayaks through to zero emission vessels. https://www.radpropulsion.com/ RAD Propulsion have developed an industry-leading, clean, smart and connected electric propulsion system that represents a quantum step forward for electric propulsion and is one of the first smart systems to have been specifically designed and optimized for marine applications. RAD develop smart, clean and connected marine propulsion systems for all types of marine applications from kayaks through to zero emission vessels. https://www.radpropulsion.com/



CENTAUR ROBOTICS LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

  The Centaur is a personal electric wheel chair designed for people with mobility challenges. Its revolutionary self-balancing technology ensures a smooth and responsive ride, and its sleek and lightweight composite design makes it a stylish choice. Centaur aim to redefine mobility by using the latest materials, technology and solutions to help those with mobility challenges engage in the world more effectively. The Centaur is a personal electric wheel chair designed for people with mobility challenges. Its revolutionary self-balancing technology ensures a smooth and responsive ride, and its sleek and lightweight composite design makes it a stylish choice. Centaur aim to redefine mobility by using the latest materials, technology and solutions to help those with mobility challenges engage in the world more effectively.



Essence of Strength Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

• Co-Founder and Director

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

  Essence of Strength uses a mix of ultra-high tech carbon composite materials married with hand-crafted leather and wood custom finishes to create mesmerizingly thin carbon composite furniture, Visit www.essenceofstrength.co.uk for more information. Essence of Strength uses a mix of ultra-high tech carbon composite materials married with hand-crafted leather and wood custom finishes to create mesmerizingly thin carbon composite furniture, Visit www.essenceofstrength.co.uk for more information.



D W Plastics Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director / Chairman

  • Apr 2017 - Jun 2019

  D W Plastics are a manufacturer of high quality, bespoke plastic extrusion profiles who supply specialist extrusions across a wide range of sectors and are well known for design expertise and technical support. Clive brought deep experience, guidance and support to the executive team, board and private equity partners to bring about ambitious performance improvement, deliver business and operational step-changes, manage stakeholders and partnerships and broaden the customer base. D W Plastics are a manufacturer of high quality, bespoke plastic extrusion profiles who supply specialist extrusions across a wide range of sectors and are well known for design expertise and technical support. Clive brought deep experience, guidance and support to the executive team, board and private equity partners to bring about ambitious performance improvement, deliver business and operational step-changes, manage stakeholders and partnerships and broaden the customer base.



Magma Structures

• United Kingdom
• Maritime
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder / CEO

  • Sep 2011 - Nov 2016

  Magma Structures are global leaders in carbon composite technology who provide world-class structural engineering expertise to deliver high-performance solutions for unique and challenging requirements. Magma Structures designed and built two of the world's tallest carbon composite mast projects for superyachts. The three, free-standing, highly innovative 100m+ masts for Sailing Yacht A were design engineered and manufactured at the company's Portsmouth manufacturing facility. Magma Structures… Show more Magma Structures are global leaders in carbon composite technology who provide world-class structural engineering expertise to deliver high-performance solutions for unique and challenging requirements. Magma Structures designed and built two of the world's tallest carbon composite mast projects for superyachts. The three, free-standing, highly innovative 100m+ masts for Sailing Yacht A were design engineered and manufactured at the company's Portsmouth manufacturing facility. Magma Structures also delivered three 70m free-standing, carbon composite DynaRigs for the Oceanco Y712/Project Solar 106m sailing yacht. These are the largest DynaRigs built to date in the world. In addition the company manufactured high tech carbon composite products and solutions for a wide-range of clients in the marine, oil and gas, defence, construction and architectural sectors. Show less Magma Structures are global leaders in carbon composite technology who provide world-class structural engineering expertise to deliver high-performance solutions for unique and challenging requirements. Magma Structures designed and built two of the world's tallest carbon composite mast projects for superyachts. The three, free-standing, highly innovative 100m+ masts for Sailing Yacht A were design engineered and manufactured at the company's Portsmouth manufacturing facility. Magma Structures… Show more Magma Structures are global leaders in carbon composite technology who provide world-class structural engineering expertise to deliver high-performance solutions for unique and challenging requirements. Magma Structures designed and built two of the world's tallest carbon composite mast projects for superyachts. The three, free-standing, highly innovative 100m+ masts for Sailing Yacht A were design engineered and manufactured at the company's Portsmouth manufacturing facility. Magma Structures also delivered three 70m free-standing, carbon composite DynaRigs for the Oceanco Y712/Project Solar 106m sailing yacht. These are the largest DynaRigs built to date in the world. In addition the company manufactured high tech carbon composite products and solutions for a wide-range of clients in the marine, oil and gas, defence, construction and architectural sectors. Show less



Tacktick by Suunto

• Founder / CEO

  • Feb 2009 - Sep 2011

  Managed the sale of Tacktick to the AMER Sports Group; headed up the marine division and integrated Tacktick with the Suunto marine brands. Integrated the distribution channels and further developed the e-commerce side of the business. Launched a new range of wireless instruments and managed the sale of the business to Raymarine. Managed the sale of Tacktick to the AMER Sports Group; headed up the marine division and integrated Tacktick with the Suunto marine brands. Integrated the distribution channels and further developed the e-commerce side of the business. Launched a new range of wireless instruments and managed the sale of the business to Raymarine.



Tacktick Ltd

• Founder and Joint Managing Director

  • Oct 1996 - Feb 2009

  Founded Tacktick, a privately held wireless electronics marine company which designed and manufactured the world's first solar powered instruments. Set up world-wide distribution through a network of international distributors and e-commerce trading sites which enabled internet trading worldwide. Successfully developed the Tacktick brand globally. Founded Tacktick, a privately held wireless electronics marine company which designed and manufactured the world's first solar powered instruments. Set up world-wide distribution through a network of international distributors and e-commerce trading sites which enabled internet trading worldwide. Successfully developed the Tacktick brand globally.


Clive Johnson Ltd
• Founder Managing Director

  • Jan 1995 - Apr 1997