James Reeves Email & Phone Number

Banbury, England, United Kingdom

Leading the Advanced Technology division of Prodrive - supplying unlimited performance to any vehicle.

Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom

Enable leverages its pioneering Additive Casting® technology to merge the precision of 3D printing with the versatility of traditional metal casting, producing intricate, high-quality parts across over 130 metals. This innovative process enables the creation of designs unachievable through conventional methods, offering significant cost and efficiency benefits.To support the company’s next growth phase, I am serving as part-time Managing Director, enhancing Enable’s strategy to scale from prototype production to a balanced mix of prototypes and production work. While traditional methods often struggle to combine both, Enable's advanced digital manufacturing solutions now allow seamless transition between prototyping and batch production without compromising cost or quality. Over the past year, we’ve refined our approach, working closely with customers to deliver regular batch production alongside first-off prototypes, positioning the company for significant growth in 2025.

United Kingdom

I offer Fractional Managing Director support to businesses seeking strategic growth and operational excellence. With a focus on driving transformation, I deliver leadership in areas such as scaling innovative technologies, financial restructuring, and optimizing business processes. My clients benefit from tailored strategies that enhance efficiency, profitability, and market positioning. By aligning company goals with long-term objectives, I help businesses navigate critical growth phases and achieve sustainable success, whether through scaling operations, executing acquisitions, or leading organizational change.

United Kingdom

Camper King is the largest UK manufacturer of campervans, priding itself on high quality and great value campervans. The company produces 1,000 campervan per year, either as built to order or as stock for the dealer network. Revenues of £30m and just under 100 employees. Camper King is the headline brand within a group of companies supplying the leisure vehicles market.My role here was to assist the owner of the business to develop a new strategy for the group and instigate transformational change that will see the Group triple in revenue over the next 5 years. I restructured balance sheet to release £1.4m of cash (23%). Improved cashflow by £250k per month. Developed and initiated a comprehensive 5-year strategic plan to unify a fragmented group of leisure vehicle manufacturing companies, creating multiple exit opportunities. Collaborated with the Chairman to position the group for a successful exit. Led financial and organizational restructuring to enhance operational efficiency and align company strategies with the overarching vision. Implemented tailored growth strategies for each company, driving significant growth and preparing for the next strategic phase. Established cross-functional teams to deliver key services across the group.

United Kingdom

Supported international investors in sourcing targeted acquisition opportunities within the UK manufacturing and high-performance engineering sectors. Identified six exclusive off-market deals, strategically aligning them with the investors' portfolios to maximize value and growth potential.

International

voxeljet is a leading global supplier of industrial 3D printing and manufacturing systems for large scale installations in high tech supply chains such as automotive, aerospace, oil & gas and consumer goods. Headquartered near Munich with significant operations in the US, China and India, revenues over €30m and nearly 300 employees. During my time with voxeljet the company was NASDAQ listed. At voxeljet Group, I established and led a new global division, driving it from inception to contributing 35% of Group revenues within four years. Starting with a blank slate, I developed a comprehensive strategy to transform laboratory-level technology into a commercial product portfolio. I spearheaded critical commercial partnerships, directed R&D efforts, specified the product mix, and built a robust go-to-market strategy. Additionally, I trained sales teams and created a cross-functional matrix structure to support global commercialization. The division's first product became the fastest-selling in the Group's history, and subsequent products attracted orders from some of the world's most recognized consumer and industrial brands.

United Kingdom

Transformed a struggling subsidiary from a £3.5 million loss to a £4 million profit within four years, subsequently elevating it to the third largest region with the highest net margin globally. This achievement was driven by developing and implementing a new regional strategy, aligned with the overarching group strategy, to which I also contributed. Effective team leadership was crucial for maintaining morale and consistency through cost-saving measures and high-growth phases. By closely collaborating with customers, we delivered market-leading service and quality. Additionally, I established the UK branch as a "Centre of Excellence" for the group.

Sheffield

As the Founder and CEO of a pioneering LED technology company, I transformed an initial idea into a thriving business, securing multiple rounds of investment and achieving first revenues, culminating in an acquisition offer with a 5x ROI in under four years. I developed a robust portfolio of intellectual property and a pipeline of commercial opportunities. The team I built at Litecool is recognized as a leader in the sector, excelling both technically and commercially.

Global

As the Government's lead technical and sector advisor for major inward investment projects, I was responsible for the global automotive sector, with a particular focus on China and Europe. In this role, I successfully secured over £550 million in investment for the UK automotive sector during 2012/13.

As a key member of the founding team, I developed the business plan that successfully raised £800k in seed funding, providing the essential foundation to launch the company. My strategic input and comprehensive business plan established a clear direction, leading to significant industrial partnerships. Additionally, I brokered key account relationships, resulting in further investments and long-term strategic partnerships, ensuring sustained growth and success for the company.

East Midlands

In my role overseeing the automotive and aerospace sectors for the Transport iNet program, I worked directly with the board of transport engineering companies to enhance their innovation success. Leveraging my expertise in R&D and technology commercialization, I identified innovation barriers and provided effective solutions. This often involved establishing collaborations with universities and sourcing appropriate funding mechanisms. My efforts helped reduce risk, improve profitability, and accelerate time-to-market for new concepts.

As Business Manager for the Motorsport Academy, I led a team of consultants advising motorsport businesses on technology, innovation, manufacturing, business improvement, training and skills, export, and diversification. Over the course of a five-month project, we assisted over 100 companies in enhancing their business performance, brokered more than 50 collaborations between universities and industry, and facilitated over 100 knowledge transfer activities. Additionally, my role encompassed providing business consultancy to a range of clients, from start-ups to multinational corporations.

Through the development of both technical solutions and commercial pipeline James delivered an increase in company valuation from £500k to £2m in 10 months.

I was responsible for ensuring the UK had access to the latest global technologies in the engineering and materials sectors. By engaging with the UK's high-tech sectors and monitoring market trends, I identified technology gaps and opportunities. I then collaborated with British Overseas Posts to pinpoint and broker technology transfer deals to address these gaps. During my tenure, I successfully brokered 60 such deals.

Concept design and costing for special purpose industrial automation machinery. Management of company's R&D programme. Responsible for company's marketing strategy. Spearheaded company wide feedback and communication system to ensure continuous improvement of standard processes.

Sole responsibility for the continuous improvement and environmental impact of all processes at DHL's largest European hub.

United Kingdom

Initiated and managed continuous improvement programmes that saved the company an ongoing £20k per week.Setup and implemented a Preventative Maintenance System across the factory.

Developed the Side Impact Protections System (head and thorax airbags) for the BMW Mini.Conducted a R&D project into new materials for airbag manufacture which result in my first patent (US & GB).

Diploma, Company Direction

Chartered Engineer, Engineering

B.Eng (Hons): Product Design & Manufacture With Diploma In Industrial Studies, Manufacturing Engineering, 2:1

This was a broad ranging manufacturing engineering course which covered product development from initial concept through to mass.

A-Levels, Gcses

A-Levels & GCSEs