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In the Driving Seat: Jon Hilton, Commercial Director, Torotrak
It sounds like Jon Hilton should be entering one of his own cars in this year’s Cholmondeley Pageant of Power Name Jon Hilton Company Torotrak Plc Position Commercial Director Apart from that IMechE – Vice President and Honorary Treasurer Association with NAA New to the NAA – Torotrak became BE members in November and excitingly […]
In the Driving Seat: Neill Briggs, Technical Director, and Ian Briggs, Design Director, Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) Ltd
This month our ‘In the Driving Seat’ article features, for the first time, not one, but two people – brothers Ian and Neill Briggs, Directors of BAC, who have recently relocated their company that produces the amazing BAC Mono single-seater supercar to Liverpool Name Neill Briggs (on right in photo) Company Briggs Automotive Company Position […]
In the Driving Seat: Christopher McHugh, Technical Manager, Sigmatex
Although committed to developing the latest textile technology for industries such as automotive, it sounds like Christopher McHugh may secretly prefer to be driving up the Pacific Coast Highway in a Pontiac Firebird listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd Name Christopher McHugh Company Sigmatex Position Technical Manager Apart from that Associate with the Textile Institute, Member of […]
In the Driving Seat: Craig Allen, Group Manufacturing and IT Director, Ener-G Plc
Craig appears to have a liking for running around in mud, and his two young sons already seem to be following in their father’s footsteps Name Craig Allen Company Ener-G Plc Position Group Manufacturing and IT Director Apart from that Judging panel member for recent EEF Manufacturing Awards (Sept 2013) Association with NAA 2-3 years […]
In the Driving Seat: Amanda Holmes, Northwest Automotive Alliance
When Amanda isn’t on NAA duty she can be found jogging/cycling around Vale of Llangollen and Dee Valley and dreaming about “how to get back onto the stage”! Name Amanda Holmes Company Northwest Automotive Alliance (Business Excellence Programme/and NAA project support) Position Project Support Manager Apart from that After a creative start in life and […]
In the Driving Seat: Paul Wilkinson, mi Technology Group
Having seen the size of his dogs (or are they bears?), we’d suggest that it’s probably best not to upset Paul Wilkinson, Technical Director, mi Technology Group. Name Paul Wilkinson Company mi Technology Group Position Technical Director Apart from that NAA Board Member, FIMechE, IMechE Lancashire Area and North West Automobile Division committee member, Industrial […]
In the Driving Seat: Andrew Lyons, University of Liverpool
Andrew Lyons, Professor of Operations & Supply Chain Management, University of Liverpool, is a member of various institutions and has a number of other responsibilities, but we think that ‘visiting lecturer at the Universities of Grenoble & Valencia’ sounds like one of the more appealing duties… Read more Name Andrew Lyons Company University of Liverpool […]
In the Driving Seat: Clare Farnworth, Director, Xemptor Consulting Limited
When Clare Farnworth, Director, Xemptor Consulting Limited, isn’t purchasing and procuring, she can often be found on top of a hill in the Lake District. Name Clare Farnworth Company Xemptor Consulting Limited (Purchasing and Procurement Strategy & Operations) Position Director Apart from that A graduate member, Senior Assessor and Certification Advisory Board member for the […]
In the Driving Seat: Sami Falou, Assistant Director, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills – BIS North West
Sami Falou, Assistant Director, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills – BIS North West, has a background of working with Unilever brands around the world, which has provided valuable experience for Sami’s current role of leading on NW manufacturing to help improve the competitiveness of the sector. Name Sami Falou Company Department for Business, Innovation […]
In the Driving Seat: Alex Robinson, Supply Chain Development Manager, SMMT
Alex Robinson, Supply Chain Development Manager, SMMT, seems to have two sides to him – by day, he helps the nation’s automotive companies; by night, he can be found running around London’s canal network Name Alex Robinson Company The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders Limited (SMMT) Position Supply Chain Development Manager Association with NAA […]
