Philip Horton

A strong, ambitious and engaging leader with demonstrable professional experience at senior executive and board level with global vehicle OEM, tier 1 and off highway manufacturers leading to contract awards in excess of €120m, gross profit of €14m with average contract duration in excess of 5 years and further strategic medium term business growth identified of €150m. Leading teams of new business development, sales, account management, new product introduction, engineering and global project management wit

Part of the UK Senior Management team, with full P&L responsibility for annual sales revenue in excess of €100m.Administer the reporting on LEONI key Commercial and Engineering indicators in a complex matrix management structure. Negotiating complex commercial and business improvement initiatives at European and North African manufacturing locations. Oversee management and evaluation of projects and business risks

Reporting to the Board of Directors as part of the Senior Automotive Management team with full P&L responsibility for sales, technical and operations for the automotive products portfolio including expansion tanks, washer bottles and electronic throttle controls within Europe and North America.

Part of the UK Management team, with a determined focus on delivery of electrical, interior trim and seating components maximising sales on X-type, S-Type and XJ series programmes.