Simon Odling

Simon Odling is an experienced professional in engineering and technology, currently serving as Chief of New Technology at YASA since March 2020, focusing on e-motors for hybrid and electric vehicles. Prior to this, Simon held the position of Managing Director and Engineering Director at Lentus Composites from March 2014 to January 2020, where Simon successfully established the company within the Polar Technology Management Group, achieving revenue within 12 months and profitability within 18 months. Simon has also led engineering functions at CTG, a part of UTC Aerospace Systems, and at Goodrich, overseeing multiple engineering disciplines across various markets. Earlier roles at Crompton Technology Group Ltd included engineering management in manufacturing technologies and clean energy technologies. Simon holds a Post-Graduate Award in Strategic Leadership from the University of Warwick and an MEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Birmingham.