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Craig Wilson talks Horizontal Innovation

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Interview
  • Duration: 15 mins
  • Publication date: 14 Jun 2016
  • Part of series IET MIA Horizontal Innovation

Abstract

As part of the Horizontal Innovation series, the IET interview Craig Wilson, Managing Director Williams Advanced Engineering.  Discussing emerging technologies, the new era of innovation, key focus areas for WAE in the coming years and their experience of technology transfer since launching in 2013, Wilson recognises the importance of horizontal innovation for technology development.

Keywords:
  • Formula 1
  • Horizontal Innovation
  • Williams
  • advanced engineering
  • autonomous driving
  • data security
  • emissions
  • energy
  • engineering
  • engineers
  • flywheel
  • innovation
  • manufacturing
  • motorsport
  • proof of concept
  • technology

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  • Craig Wilson

    Craig Wilson

    Williams Advanced Engineering, Managing director

    Wilson started his career at Jaguar Sport in the early 1990s as production managerHe spent more than a decade at TWR Group, six of those as managing director, and oversaw projects such as the Aston Martin DB7, Volvo C70, Renault Sport Clio V6 and concept designs of the Bugatti Veyron, Aston Martin Vanquish and Audi RS4.Before joining Williams, Wilson co-founded Oxford Applied Technologies, an engineering consultancy bringing sustainable transport projects to market. His previous roles include six years based in Melbourne as chief executive officer of Walkinshaw Performance.Wilson became managing director of Williams Advanced Engineering in January 2013 and oversees all business development activity, as the company commercialises its Formula One-derived technology.
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