Simon Hill
Silver Austin Mini
Lost in Translation
French Gite
Running
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Engagement Model Offered
Day Rate / Hourly Rate; Technical / Advisory; Project based; Interim / Contract
Suited to Organisational Types
Start-ups; Scale-ups
Simon is a programme management leader with 25 years of experience delivering new vehicle programmes across the automotive industry. He has worked with leading manufacturers including Bentley Motors, Jaguar Land Rover, McLaren Automotive, Tevva and Norton, supporting complex vehicle development from early planning through to delivery.
Simon specialises in establishing programme management structures, introducing effective governance and aligning cross-functional teams around clear delivery strategies. He combines a structured approach to product development with the ability to quickly understand complex challenges, build high-performing teams and keep programmes on track. He has managed programme budgets of up to £150 million and led teams with 10 direct reports.
Simon’s Arena
Sectors: Automotive, new vehicle development, electric vehicles, luxury and performance vehicles, and motorcycle manufacturing.
Technical focus: New vehicle programme management, product development systems, programme governance, business cycle planning and NDP processes.
Functional expertise: Programme leadership, cross-functional team management, programme strategy, operational planning, process integration and delivery control.
Superpowers
Establishes structured product development systems and processes suited to the organisation and programme.
Introduces effective governance and programme management structures, particularly in start-up environments.
Quickly understands complex challenges and identifies practical solutions.
Builds and motivates cross-functional teams, aligning people around shared objectives and delivery priorities.
Impact in Action
Tevva: Established the Programme Management Team and developed the business cycle plan and New Product Development (NPD) processes to support programme delivery.
Norton Motorcycles: Led the set-up and delivery of the new motorcycle range, integrating programme processes with parent company TVS.
Bentley Motors: Led the development of the Bentley Continental programme target-setting process, working closely with Porsche as the platform partner.
Working Style
Honest: Communicates openly and builds trust through transparency.
Engaging: Brings people together, encourages collaboration and motivates teams.
Professional: Takes a structured, consistent approach to programme leadership and delivery.