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In the Driving Seat: Tony Cox, Manager, Helical Warton Technical Centre, Helical Technology
Tony Cox is the subject of one of our most interesting ‘In the Driving Seat’ features, as amongst other things he led the ‘Dark Riders’ team that took part in the TV series Scrapheap Challenge presented by Robert Llewellyn and Lisa Rogers… Name Tony Cox Company Helical Technology Ltd Position Manager, Helical Warton Technical Centre […]
In the Driving Seat: Mark Harding, Manufacturing Project Leader, Bentley Motors Ltd
Mark Harding, Manufacturing Project Leader at Bentley Motors Ltd, takes centre-stage on the recently-filmed video for the NAA’s STRIVE project (see article below), but what’s he really like when he’s not on camera?… Name Mark Harding MSc Company Bentley Motors Ltd Position Manufacturing Project Leader Apart from that Previously on the Board of South Cheshire […]
In the Driving Seat: Marc Murray, Senior Automotive Consultant, Kensington Consulting
Find out all about Marc Murray, the Senior Automotive Consultant at Kensington Consulting… Name Marc Murray Company Kensington Consulting Position Senior Automotive Consultant Apart from that Kensington Consulting has been a member of the REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) for over 8 years now and currently hold its Gold Audited status. Association with NAA We […]
In the Driving Seat: Andrew Smith, Managing Director, Vodafone Automotive UK
Andrew Smith is Managing Director of Vodafone Automotive UK (see our report about the NAA visit to this company in the newsletter below), but he invites NAA members to ask him more over a beer about the ‘unforgettable time he had in a previous role as Managing Director of Ford Greece’ – sounds like an […]
In the Driving Seat: Ewan Baldry, Technical Director, Ginetta Cars
Following the NAA’s recent visit to Ginetta, here’s your chance to find out more about Ewan Baldry, Technical Director, Ginetta Cars… Name Ewan Baldry Company Ginetta Cars Position Technical Director Apart from that Members of the Motorsport Industry Association (we won Business of the Year at their Awards in January) and Niche Vehicle Network Association […]
In the Driving Seat: Paul Darwent, Chairman, Mini Gears
Paul Darwent, Chairman of Mini Gears, says that he owns ‘around’ eight classic cars – it must be too many if he doesn’t know exactly how many he has!… Name Paul Darwent Company Mini Gears Position Chairman Association with NAA We have been members of the NAA for around four years now. Why did you […]
In the Driving Seat: Liz Towns-Andrews, Director of Research & Enterprise, University of Huddersfield
Liz has recently been involved in carrying out a review of the automotive sector in Yorkshire, and she became an NAA board member in December 2015, along with The University of Huddersfield becoming an NAA member – find out more about Liz below… Name Liz Towns-Andrews Company University of Huddersfield Position Director of Research & […]
In the Driving Seat: Mike Hawes
Find out more about the keynote speaker at the NAA Awards Dinner 2015, Mike Hawes, Chief Executive, The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)… Name Michael Hawes Company The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) Position Chief Executive Apart from that Director, SMMT Industry Forum Director, Motor Codes Board Member, Digital Radio UK […]
In the Driving Seat: Andy Graveson, Automotive Team Manager GB, Festo Ltd
Find out more about Andy Graveson, Automotive Team Manager GB, Festo Ltd; the photo may give away one of Andy’s main hobbies… Name Andy Graveson Company Festo Ltd Position Automotive team manager, GB Apart from that Also members of the NEAA Association with NAA Members for 3 years Why did you join the NAA? Starting […]
In the Driving Seat: Andy Eastlake, Managing Director, LowCVP
After 27 years at Millbrook (now the home of the LCV event) Andy Eastlake took over the helm at the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership in 2012 and has continued to champion his passion for proving the credentials of low carbon fuels and vehicles and to ensure low emissions remain at the heart of UK automotive […]