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In the Driving Seat: Adrian May, Heitkamp & Thumann Group
Adrian May, Heitkamp & Thumann Group, is showing his age by telling us that his first car was a Morris 1100, costing £140. Name Adrian May Company Heitkamp & Thumann Group Position Director of Strategic Partnerships Apart from that Director of Child Action Northwest, Chair of B&FC’s Industry Advisory Board, Regional Advisory Board member for MakeUK […]
In the Driving Seat: Mike Buckley, Evtec Aluminium
If you can’t get hold of Mike Buckley from Evtec Aluminium at the office it looks like you’ll need to head to the hills to find him… Name Mike Buckley Company Evtec Aluminium Ltd Position New Business Development Manager Association with NAA 2 months Why did you join the NAA? It was felt that there […]
In the Driving Seat: Matthew Wassall, Wearwell Europe Ltd
Find out about Matthew Wassall, UK & Ireland Sales Manager at Wearwell Europe Ltd, who we believe is the first person to be the subject of our ‘In the Driving Seat’ feature to list two favourite football teams (we’ll have to check if that’s allowed). Name Matthew Wassall Company Wearwell Europe Ltd Position UK & Ireland Sales […]
In the Driving Seat: Ian Shirley, Thriiive UK
Ian Shirley runs Thriiive UK – a secure, diagnostic tool that helps analyse operational data from any manufacturing ERP/MRP system – but prior to this his CV includes driving a Morris 1000 to Tehran… Name Ian Shirley Company Thriiive UK Ltd Position Director and owner Apart from that Institution of Mechanical Engineers Isle of Man Aerospace […]
In the Driving Seat: Irma Gilbert, CEO, E4-3D Engineering For Additive Manufacturing Ltd
Irma Gilbert, CEO, E4-3D Engineering For Additive Manufacturing Ltd, is aiming to help NAA members establish a digital spare parts supply. Name Irma Gilbert Company E4-3D Engineering For Additive Manufacturing Ltd Position CEO Association with NAA In 2019 NAA recognised Virtual Engineering Centre collaboration for the 2019 Design & Innovation Award of Connect 4.0 project. […]
In the Driving Seat: Eddie Black, Eco-Genics Limited
Eddie Black is Managing Director of Eco-Genics Limited – when he’s not on a road trip through Europe in a Jaguar F-Type. Name Eddie Black Company Eco-Genics Limited Position Managing Director Apart from that Institute of Directors Federation of Small Business Scottish Council for Development & Industry (SCDI) Cumbria Tourism Board Member Dumfries and Galloway […]
In the Driving Seat: Neil Furlong, Wynne Aviation
Neil Furlong, Sales and Business Development Manager, Wynne Aviation, travelled around the world for 7 years but thankfully was in Cheshire in September 2021 to receive the NAA Company of the Year Award. Name Neil Furlong Company Wynne Aviation Position Sales and Business Development Manager Apart from that We are members of Liverpool Chamber of […]
In the Driving Seat: Lee Parnell, Managing Director, Preston Technical Ltd
Lee Parnell is Managing Director of Preston Technical Ltd when he’s not supervising three kids and an elderly dog… Name Lee Parnell Company Preston Technical Ltd Position Managing Director Apart from that Manufacturers Alliance Association with NAA We have been involved with the NAA on and off for many years, I recently took part in […]
In the Driving Seat: Jeremy Fonseca, Fonseca Engineering Developments Ltd
Jeremy Fonseca once sat next to the England manager on a plane and, after a stream of autograph hunters, had to ask who he was – fortunately Jeremy is more on top of automotive issues. Name Jeremy Fonseca Company Fonseca Engineering Developments Ltd Position Director and Mechanical Engineer Apart from that Fellow of the Institution […]
In the Driving Seat: Paul Limb, Lancashire Business Growth and ActionCOACH
Paul Limb, Managing Director of Lancashire Business Growth Ltd and Senior Partner with ActionCOACH tells us more about himself. Name Paul Limb Company Managing Director of Lancashire Business Growth Ltd / Senior Partner with ActionCOACH Position MD / Senior Partner Apart from that Member of the Institute of Directors (IoD) Certified Business Coach, Certified DISC […]













