Founder and Managing Director of Kadence; a business that helps automotive manufacturers bring their ideas to life. We do this through the provision of three core service offerings: concept/idea to digital model, engineering services and physical model build.The culmination of over thirty years industry experience and a merger of Sino Engineering and Tarus SH, Kadence is renowned for delivering services with speed, expertise and quality from our locations in the UK and China. Clients… Show more Founder and Managing Director of Kadence; a business that helps automotive manufacturers bring their ideas to life. We do this through the provision of three core service offerings: concept/idea to digital model, engineering services and physical model build.The culmination of over thirty years industry experience and a merger of Sino Engineering and Tarus SH, Kadence is renowned for delivering services with speed, expertise and quality from our locations in the UK and China. Clients trust us with their confidential data and we return that trust with work that goes above and beyond expectations. All services are delivered to suit client needs, from complete turn-key programmes, to retained out-source agreements and team co-location in one of our full-service studios. Show less

I acquired this company in August 2018 to enable a complete service offering to our clients; from idea through to physical model build (and everything in between).Founded in 2006 by respected model maker and craftsman, Mr Norio Kikuchi, Tarus specialised in the provision of automotive design services such as ideation and rendering, clay model build, A-class surfacing and the manufacture of complete show-cars.

Initially started as an engineering outsource company, offering CAD design services to clients in the UK and Europe who were looking to access additional capacity, reduce costs and compress timelines. Sino’s proximity to China based tooling manufacturers enabled us to incorporate engineering feasibility into engineering data in real time, thereby minimising iterations of maturation and enhancing data approval timing.SINO became well known in the local China automotive market and… Show more Initially started as an engineering outsource company, offering CAD design services to clients in the UK and Europe who were looking to access additional capacity, reduce costs and compress timelines. Sino’s proximity to China based tooling manufacturers enabled us to incorporate engineering feasibility into engineering data in real time, thereby minimising iterations of maturation and enhancing data approval timing.SINO became well known in the local China automotive market and started providing OEMs such as SAIC, Geely, Chery, Qoros, Nio, BMW and JLR with a range of services from turn-key engineering programmes through to digital modelling services and the provision of on-site technical consultants, growing to a headcount of over 90 employees. Show less

Deployed to Shanghai in June of 2005 to assist in the localisation and development of the Rover 75 into what would become the Roewe 750. Leading a team of Chinese and overseas engineers we completely re-designed and re-engineered the interior and exterior of the Rover 75 on a long wheelbase platform, including seating and restraint systems.Oversaw the design and feasibility of the NMC programme which later become the Roewe 550.Key responsibilities in this role included taking… Show more Deployed to Shanghai in June of 2005 to assist in the localisation and development of the Rover 75 into what would become the Roewe 750. Leading a team of Chinese and overseas engineers we completely re-designed and re-engineered the interior and exterior of the Rover 75 on a long wheelbase platform, including seating and restraint systems.Oversaw the design and feasibility of the NMC programme which later become the Roewe 550.Key responsibilities in this role included taking ownership of all live programmes and the development of internal capabilities (i.e. recruitment, resource planning, training etc). Show less

Working on a variety of automotive engineering programmes ranging from interior facelifts on MG Rover product, to door trim assemblies for Toyota and a new instrument panel for the Land Rover Defender. This role took me to from Warwickshire to Hong Kong and South Korea where I first witnessed the vibrant atmosphere and energy of working in Asia.

Responsible for the timely and robust engineering of the pillar trims, load space, door and rear quarter trim for the new Mini. Working alongside engineers from BMW Group in Munich, provided invaluable exposure to a variety of new processes and methodologies that helped develop my engineering knowledge and ability to assimilate to new working cultures.

Development of manufacturing systems and processes for the Dyson CR01 washing machine.Work placement within Dyson Purchasing focussed on strategic sourcing of electric motors for floor care products.

Model year programmes including the Paul Smith Mini and MGF Abingdon Limited Edition and 99.5 model year, focussed on instrument panel and console.Served a full Technician Engineering Apprenticeship that included a degree in Technology with Engineering Management at Warwick University. Work placements across the entire Rover Group business: engineering, design, manufacturing, purchasing, finance, test and development etc