Experience

Swindon Powertrain

• United Kingdom
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Jan 2010 - Present

  From concept design to manufacturing, our team of Engineers and Technicians supply high performance powertrains, ICE & electric, as well as cutting edge development projects and components to the automotive world and the motor racing industry. Our customers are OEMs, specialists companies and leading racing teams who enjoy our unrivalled flexibility and winning solutions. More information on www.SwindonPowertrain.com February 2023: Electrified Car of the Year at GQ Awards - Hemmels Mercedes Pagoda October 2022: BTCC Driver Champion with Tom Ingram ( Hyundai - Excelr8 ) August 2022: Launch of the Tuthill Porsche 911K March 2022: Appointed exclusive ICE supplier for Hyundai BTCC entry by Excelr8 October 2021: BTCC Driver Champion with Ash Sutton (Infiniti) June 2021: Launch of HPD L Powertrain, bespoke E powertrain for longitudinal & RWD vehicle electrification. Now available at three different power levels. See www.Swind.life for further details October 2020: BTCC Driver Champion with Ash Sutton (Infiniti) March 2020: Launch of HPD E Powertrain, best power to weight & size ratio E axle for low volume automotive applications. Now available at two different power levels. See www.Swind.life for further details. February 2018: Swind brand launch - high tech, sustainable & fun vehicles - www.Swind.life March 2016: appointed UK Bosch distributor, Aftermarket & Motorsport January 2016: Swindon Engines Limited changes name to Swindon Powertrain Limited September 2015: re-appointed by BTCC organiser to develop and supply the TOCA engine until end of 2021 March 2014: Opening of Swindon France (based near Orange). January 2013: Awarded Business of the Year by the MIA (Motorsport Industry Association). Show less



Carte Blanche Ventures

• Princes Risborough, United kingdom

• Founder

  • Apr 2008 - Present

  An investment company with shareholding in companies operating in the automotive industry as well as start ups. January 2022: Launch of BespoQ Automotive - Creating bespoke, luxury leather interiors for all Tesla models - BespoqAutomotive.co.uk September 2015: Launch of GlamperRV - Luxury brand of compact motorhomes - GlamperRV.co.uk April 2008: Carte Blanche Ventures signed an exclusive distribution agrement for french speaking european countries with Kent International Inc. and their, now famous, WeeRide child bike seat. After four years of development, the venture was sold to New Co WeeRide Europe in January 2012. Show less



Triple Eight Race Engineering

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Projects Manager

  • Nov 1998 - Nov 2009

  General Motors vehicle and powertrain projects management in OEM and Motorsport field. Business development. General Motors vehicle and powertrain projects management in OEM and Motorsport field. Business development.



Sodemo

• Magny-Cours, France

• Support Engineer

  • Jan 1996 - Oct 1998

  Williams Renault Laguna Touring Car project. Williams Renault Laguna Touring Car project.



Citroen Sport

• Paris Area, France

• Dyno Operator

  • Sep 1995 - Jan 1996

  Development dyno testing program for the ZX Dakar project. Dakar Rally technical support. Development dyno testing program for the ZX Dakar project. Dakar Rally technical support.



Centre SMA St Jean du Maroni

• French Guyana

• Technology Teacher

  • Sep 1994 - Jul 1995

  Military service Military service



lycée La Joliverie

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Automotive Technology Teacher

  • Sep 1992 - Jul 1994