Nick Gwinnutt

Nick Gwinnutt has extensive experience in the automotive and engineering sectors, currently serving as the Director of Vehicle Platform at Lightyear since 2021, where responsibilities include overseeing the development of the world’s first high-volume solar car. Prior to this role, Nick acted as Interim Technical Director and Management Consultant between 2020 and 2021, contributing to projects such as the McLaren LMP2 Anniversary Race Car. Previous positions include General Manager and Chief Technical Director at EDAG Group, where Nick directed Byton EV development, as well as Operations Director at JAAPS HAIR & BEAUTY LIMITED, and various managerial roles in automotive design and engineering at companies such as Gaydon Low Volume Vehicle Manufacturer, Saic Motor Co., Ltd., Hitachi Rail, GAZ INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, Bentley Motors, and Nissan Technical Centre Europe Limited. Nick's career is marked by leadership in innovative vehicle development and cross-functional team management across multiple high-profile projects.