Mike is a co-owner of Autocraft Solutions Group, a leading OEM partner on outsourced IC engines, EV battery and future propulsion systems which was born out of an MBO he led in 2008 (later I think?)
A keen off-road enthusiast, Mike followed his hobby of rebuilding old Land Rovers into a BEng Mechanical Engineering degree at Cardiff University.
Having initially started his career at Ford, Mike moved into the automotive tier 1 supply base working in the casting, forging and machining sector where he had roles in operations, engineering and sales at sites across the UK.
Mike is a passionate believer in B2B partnerships, a keen supporter of developing engineering talent and champions the use of new technology in manufacturing businesses.
Mike is Chair of the SMMT‘s Automotive Components Section (ACS), Vice Chair of the East Midlands Regional Advisory Board for Make UK, a Manufacturing Board Member of the Greater Lincolnshire LEP and regularly supports Innovate UK and KTN Workshops to promote engineering and manufacturing in the UK.
