A successful and self-driven professional, with significant commercial and technical knowledge of the European Fastener Industry and product assembly techniques. Over 20-years’ experience and a substantial track record in product design and development as a Design Manager. Background in Toolmaking and a good understanding of current manufacturing processes.Specialties: • Product Design – Created a patented range of captive, threaded nuts, predominantly for automotive markets. Developed a secretive manufacturing process to produce quick release, access panel fixings for a wide range of industrial and automotive applications. • Technology and Manufacturing - In addition to focused design, I developed an appetite for the broader demands of the production process. Identifying opportunities in modern manufacturing techniques and sometimes working with partners to create competitive advantage and unique selling features. Success has been achieved through innovation, with an innate ability to see the bigger picture and connect functional with commercial focus. This has made many great things possible.