Mike Bates

Mike Bates has been in the automotive industry for over two decades, holding various technical and leadership roles in companies like Ricardo, Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains, and Ceres Power. He currently serves as the Managing Director of Proventia UK Ltd and Proventia Oy, as well as the Managing Director of Proventia Test Solutions UK. Mike's educational background includes a Bachelor of Engineering from Loughborough University and a Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Brighton. His expertise lies in gasoline engine research and development, cylinder head design, and knowledge-based design, among other areas.