Nick Gwinnutt
Jaguar XJ6 Series1
Bladerunner
Competing in motor racing
Anything by Stephen Fry
Martin Leach
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Engagement Model Offered
Day Rate; Technical / Advisory; Project Based; Interim / Contract; Full time Transition
Suited to Organisational Types
Start-ups; Scale-ups; SME; Corporate
Nick is a Technical Director, CTO and COO with over 20 years of experience across future mobility, automotive, aerospace, rail and product design. He has held senior roles at Nissan, Lotus, Lightyear Solar and EDAG GmbH, building a reputation as a trusted "fixer" for organisations facing complex technical, operational and delivery challenges.
He supports organisations in stabilising underperforming programmes, identifying root causes and implementing practical solutions that restore performance, improve efficiency and create long-term success.
Nick’s Arena
Future Mobility, Automotive & Advanced Engineering.
Technical Focus: Product Development, Engineering Leadership & Business Transformation.
Function Expertise: Operational Recovery, Organisational Development & Programme Delivery.
Superpowers
Rapidly identifies root causes and resolves complex technical and organisational challenges.
Stabilises struggling programmes and restores delivery in high-pressure environments.
Develops sustainable long-term solutions that improve performance and reliability.
Builds effective organisations, teams and processes to support future growth.
Impact in Action
Aston Martin (2011–2015): Established the concept and studio teams and processes that supported the development of the current generation of Aston Martin vehicles.
Byton (2015–2020): Led development of a clean-sheet EV platform, including body, interior, chassis and battery systems across three continents.
Lightyear (2021–2024): Drove business transformation and organisational change to help the company navigate an exceptionally challenging market.
Managed programmes and operations with budgets of up to £2bn and organisations of 650+ people.
Working Style
Tempered, holistic and realistic.
Combines clear thinking, decisive action and practical leadership to guide organisations through complex challenges and change.