Jonathan Wilkes

Jonathan Wilkes is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in virtual verification and vehicle package management. Currently serving as the Virtual Verification Senior Manager at Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd since January 2008, Jonathan has introduced innovative processes such as the Virtual Series and Virtual Build within the Concept and Innovation group. Prior to this role, Jonathan worked as a Virtual Verification Manager at Jaguar Land Rover, where responsibilities included planning design verification simulations and establishing CAD maturity standards. Earlier in Jonathan's career, significant contributions were made at Rover Group, where pioneering techniques in electronic build simulations were developed, alongside managing pre-production builds and vehicle durability testing. Jonathan's technical expertise and managerial skills have significantly advanced automotive engineering processes throughout a career spanning over four decades.