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In the Driving Seat: Andrew Jeffrey, Scorpion Automotive
This is your chance to find out more about Andrew Jeffrey from Scorpion Automotive and metal core, melodic death metal and thrash metal… Name Andrew Jeffrey Company Scorpion Automotive Position Chief Operating Officer Why did you join the NAA? To network with other automotive business owners in the North; to develop business connections with potential customers […]
In the Driving Seat: Alex Thomson, The Tax Credit Company
Find out more about Alex Thomson from The Tax Credit Company who has helped NAA members secure over £1m in funding. Name Alex Thomson Company The Tax Credit Company Position Sales Director Apart from that Northwest Aerospace member Composites UK member Northwest Lancashire Chamber of Commerce strategic funding partner Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce strategic […]
In the Driving Seat: Paul Clarke, Automotive Comms & Green Car Guide
Paul Clarke, Director of Automotive Comms and Founder & Editor of Green Car Guide, has been editing your NAA e-newsletter since 2011, and apparently it’s now time for an updated In the Driving Seat! (and keep reading for complimentary event tickets). Name Paul Clarke Company Automotive Comms & Green Car Guide Position Director of Automotive […]
In the Driving Seat: Mitch Clark, Marks & Clerk LLP
If you have a bright idea then the advice is to keep it secret until you’ve spoken to Patent Attorney Mitch Clark from Marks & Clerk LLP. Name Mitch Clark Company Marks & Clerk LLP Position Patent Attorney (with a Mechanical Engineering focus) – Senior Associate Apart from that None! But… maybe I can take […]
In the Driving Seat: Adrian Botham, Servispart Consulting
Adrian Botham from Servispart Consulting is well known to the NAA community, having been a member since 2015, but what you may not be aware of when you meet Adrian is that he’s probably secretly thinking about driving through the Grand Canyon. Name Adrian Botham Company Servispart Consulting Position Director and Management Consultant Apart from […]
In the Driving Seat: James Hall, Melling Performance Springs
If you want advice about quad biking on sand dunes in Dubai, James Hall is the person to ask… Name James Hall Company Melling Performance Springs Position Sales Manager Apart from that I used to help manage my previous football team’s youth squad. Having played for the team for 15 years, I couldn’t just walk […]
In the Driving Seat: Ian Gates, Product Release Europe Ltd
Ian Gates MD of Product Release Europe is in the Driving Seat this month. Name Ian Gates Company Product Release Europe Ltd Position MD Association with NAA 4 years approximately Why did you join the NAA? Interested in growing business in automotive sector and networking Personal Married, Everton Season Ticket Holder Favourite football team Everton ☹ […]
In the Driving Seat: Karen Green, Klarity 4.0 HR
This month we’ve learnt that Karen Green from Klarity 4.0 HR, when not consulting on Digital Change Management, is likely to be found paddleboarding in the rain. Name Karen Green Company Klarity 4.0 HR Position Digital Change Management Consultant Apart from that Participant in LCR 4.0 and Cheshire and Warrington 4.0 ERDF Funded Projects, Volunteer […]
In the Driving Seat: Keith Philburn, Abbey Group
Keith Philburn, Head of External Sales, Abbey Group, addresses the tricky issue of the hierarchy of personal life priorities including football, golf, F1, darts, and time with the family. Name Keith Philburn Company Abbey Group Position Head of External Sales Association with NAA 3 months Why did you join the NAA? To network with delegates […]
In the Driving Seat: Jamie Farrar-Armiger, SME Industry Engagement Manager, Centre for Enterprise at Manchester Metropolitan University
Find out about Jamie Farrar-Armiger, SME Industry Engagement Manager, Centre for Enterprise at Manchester Metropolitan University, including the ‘Wayne Rooney-effect’… Name Jamie Farrar-Armiger Company Centre for Enterprise at Manchester Metropolitan University Position SME Industry Engagement Manager Apart from that MMU Department of Engineering Industry Advisory Board Association with NAA We have been members of the […]
