James Golding

Renault 5

Star Wars

Tamiya Controlled Cars

The Greek Islands

Peter Munro

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Engagement Model Offered

Day Rate; Technical / Advisory; Project Based; Full Time Transition

Suited to Organisational Types

Start-ups; Scale-ups; Corporate

James is a Quality, Procurement and PMO Director with over 30 years of experience across automotive strategy, industrialisation and transformation. He has worked with organisations including YASA, McLaren Automotive, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Protean Electric, BMW Group and Land Rover.

He supports organisations in solving complex cross-functional business challenges, simplifying technical and operational topics into clear, actionable plans that can be effectively communicated at every level of a business.

James’ Arena

• Automotive Engineering & Vehicle Development.

• Technical Focus: CAE, Simulation & Vehicle Performance.

• Function Expertise: Technical Governance, Engineering Strategy, Team Leadership.

Superpowers

• Simplifies complex business and technical challenges into clear delivery plans.

• Drives supplier development and industrialisation of new parts and processes.

• Designs and implements effective, compliant operational processes.

• Builds customer-focused quality systems that improve delivery and performance.

Impact in Action

• Led industrialisation of the In-Wheel Motor (IWM) at Protean Electric, showcased in BRABUS prototypes at the IAA Frankfurt in 2011.

• Developed dealer mentoring programmes connecting the voice of the customer directly to manufacturing operations at Land Rover and McLaren.

• Supported development and industrialisation of multiple ultra-high-quality exterior trim suppliers at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.

• Managed teams of up to 110 people and budgets of up to $25m.

Working style

• Structured, pragmatic and insightful.

• Brings clarity and depth to engineering decisions, ensuring robust and efficient programme delivery.