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In the Driving Seat: Robert Murphy, K & M Precision Engineering
You may notice a certain motorbike racing theme in this month’s In the Driving Seat feature about Robert Murphy, Director of K & M Precision Engineering. Name Robert Murphy Company K & M Precision Engineering Position Director Why did you join the NAA? We hope it will be a great way to network with like-minded […]
In the Driving Seat: Tom Rootes, Agile Group Systems and Services
Tom Rootes says his best motoring moment was going sideways through the exit of Blanchimont at Spa Francorchamps in his S1 Lotus Elise, although he doesn’t say if that was intentional (or if the car made it through unscathed)… Name Tom Rootes Company Agile Group Systems and Services Ltd Position Group Strategic Programmes Director Apart […]
In the Driving Seat: Chris Ratter, Grooveliner
Chris Ratter is Director of Grooveliner, a company offering a tow hitch-mounted electric e-bike rack, but Chris also has an interesting history including competing in the 2014 Dakar Rally in an 18-tonne Renault truck… Name Chris Ratter Company Grooveliner Position Director Apart from that Director Xceed Motorsport (off-road driver training and off-road racing vehicle preparation). […]
In the Driving Seat: Mark Brickhill, O & H Vehicle Conversions
Many NAA members will already know Mark Brickhill; Mark has been Managing Director at O & H Vehicle Conversions since January 2023 – find out more. Name Mark Brickhill Company O & H Vehicle Conversions Position Managing Director Apart from that Former Council Member at Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce and Non-Executive Director. Why did you […]
In the Driving Seat: Chris Simm, Scantime Training Ltd
The Martian and Boston appear to be recurring themes in the life of Chris Simm, Scantime Training Ltd, find out more… Name Chris Simm Company Scantime Training Ltd Position Managing Director Apart from that City & Guilds Assured, EAL Recognised, ELCAS provider, members of the North East Chambers of Commerce, Nort East Automotive Alliance, Advanced […]
In the Driving Seat: Greg Hewitt, Managing Director, Rock Oil
Here’s your chance to find out more about Greg Hewitt, who is the Managing Director of Rock Oil – when he’s not running across the Sahara Desert… Name Greg Hewitt Company Rock Oil Position Managing Director Apart from that Trustee of Warrington Youth Zone Why did you join the NAA? To showcase the products and […]
In the Driving Seat: James McGann, Oil Recoveries Limited
James McGann is the Tender & Procurement Manager at Oil Recoveries Limited – when he can find time between all the concerts, kids activities, and reading the 1,000+ pages of The Lord of the Rings… Name James McGann Company Oil Recoveries Limited Position Tender & Procurement Manager Apart from that Member of the following alliances: […]
In the Driving Seat: Jerrod Hartley, Airframe Designs
Find out more about Jerrod Hartley, who is the CEO of Airframe Designs – when he’s not cycling, or driving a camper van around Scotland. Name Jerrod Hartley Company Airframe Designs Limited Position CEO, Additive Manufacturing Advocate Apart from that Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society Why did you join the NAA? To access new […]
In the Driving Seat: Christine Hart, Brabners LLP
Christine Hart is an employment lawyer with experience of working with manufacturing and automotive clients, when she’s not feeding lunch to a rhino… Name Christine Hart Company Brabners LLP Position Legal Director in our employment and pensions team Apart from that Brabners Foundation Trustee, Employment Lawyers Association Why did you join the NAA? As an […]
In the Driving Seat: Ian Hubbard, Warwick Acoustics
Find out all about Ian Hubbard, including his best motoring moment of driving to Cornwall in his 1980’s VW Polo Mk2 with surfboards on the roof… Name Ian Hubbard Company Warwick Acoustics Ltd. Position Chief Commercial Officer What does your company do? We create ground-breaking in-cabin audio experiences for the automotive industry with our innovative […]













