Bio

Experience has been gained mainly in the automotive industry over 45 years at many levels and in many departments. The main aspect is the 17 years with Nissan. This was a formative period which focused on the manufacturing methodology of Nissan. This period included benchmarking visits to Japan and running many lean activities in the UK and Europe. During this period I completed a MSc and a PhD focussing on Japanese manufacturing techniques. My current role is in developing the introduction of low carbon vehicle technology. Now a specialist in EV trends and advising large cities and local authorities with many speaking engagements carried out. I am leading the North East office of the Faraday Institution and the North East Battery Alliance. Appointed a CBE for business and renewable energy in 2018. Specialties: Lean manufacturing and ULEV strategy