Matt Windle

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Volvo 343

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Mila18

Family, Reading, Padel

Mike Reeve

Engagement Model Offered

NED; Fractional; Advisory; Chair; Interim; Full time Transition

Suited to Organisational Types

Start-ups; Scale-ups; SME

Matt is an Automotive Executive specialising in Product & Programme Leadership, with over 30 years of experience across engineering, programme delivery and executive leadership. He has held senior roles at organisations including Lotus, Tesla, Caterham, Nissan and Volvo, bringing a rare perspective from apprentice through to boardroom.

He works with organisations to define, structure and deliver complex automotive programmes, translating strategy into clear, executable plans that drive performance and growth.

Matt’s Arena

• Automotive & Vehicle Engineering.

• Technical Focus: Programme Delivery & Engineering Leadership.

• Function Expertise: Executive Leadership, PMO, Strategy & Transformation.

Superpowers

• Defines and delivers complex automotive programmes from strategy through to execution.

• Integrates seamlessly with teams, fostering a collaborative, problem-solving culture.

• Combines hands-on engineering experience with board-level leadership perspective.

• Aligns strategy, delivery and performance to drive measurable business outcomes.

Impact in Action

• Led a £500m investment programme at Lotus, increasing production by 200%.

• Scaled headcount by 130% and revenue by 300%.

• Built and led executive teams, delivering strategy and performance through clear governance and board reporting.

Working style

• Transformational, collaborative and honest.

• Leads with clarity and openness, building alignment and driving results across organisations.