Nathan Sharp

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1982 Austin Mini City E

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Engagement Model Offered

Day Rate; Technical / Advisory; Project Based; Interim / Contract

Suited to Organisational Types

Start-ups; Scale-ups; SME; Corporate

Nathan is a delivery and engineering leader with 16 years of experience across automotive powertrain and marine, including Ricardo, AVL Powertrain and PurpleSector. He specialises in complex mechatronic systems, high-performance transmissions, electric propulsion and control software, combining engineering expertise with strong commercial and project leadership.

He helps organisations build effective teams and deliver challenging projects where requirements are complex, evolving or ambiguous. His experience spans project and programme management, engineering, account management and department leadership, giving him a broad view from technical development through to commercial delivery.

Nathan’s Arena

  • Automotive Powertrain & Marine.

  • Technical Focus: High-Performance Gearboxes & Transmission Systems, Electric Propulsion, Control Software.

  • Function Expertise: Project & Programme Management, Engineering Leadership, Commercial & Account Management, Department Management.

Superpowers

  • Applies broad engineering knowledge quickly to new and complex concepts.

  • Combines technical understanding with strong commercial awareness.

  • Builds teams capable of delivering complex, cross-functional projects.

  • Adapts quickly to changing requirements and ambiguous challenges.

Impact in Action

  • Established a UK office and team of 10 for Spanish battery scale-up BOLD in 2022.

  • Delivered PurpleSector’s ISO 9001 implementation from a clean sheet to certification in under six months.

  • Successfully delivered IUK CMDC 5 & 6 SEAS and OptiMar clean maritime projects, developing a viable harbour pilot scheduling software concept.

Working style

  • Collaborative, disciplined and reliable.

  • Brings structure and focus to complex delivery environments.

  • Comfortable adapting to changing requirements and new challenges.

  • Combines technical problem-solving with commercial awareness.

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