OUR PEOPLE
Prodrive is its people. Intelligent, creative, dedicated and experienced. It makes us who we are.
We have more than 500 people across our headquarters in Banbury and our composite facility in Milton Keynes. Our innovative approach to problem solving has been borne out of our motorsport culture. Successful racing teams combine the skillsets of speed, capability and teamwork but ultimately innovation. We've taken our motorsport DNA and applied it to all areas of our business.
OUR PURPOSE
To change the game
OUR CULTURE
Performance & Innovation
- We build winning teams
- We redefine possible
- We do whatever it takes
OUR VALUES
Creative, can do, rigorous, relentless, integrity
OUR ESSENCE
Unlimited
THE MANAGEMENT TEAM
DAVID RICHARDS
CHAIRMAN
David Richards founded Prodrive in 1984. A former World Rally Championship winning co-driver, he is one of the most respected figures in world motorsport. Today, he is actively involved in all aspects of the group and works closely with the board to develop the business strategy.
TIM COLCHESTER
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Tim Colchester is a qualified chartered accountant and has an extensive background working in finance within both automotive and other sectors. He joined Prodrive in 2013 as Group Finance Director and in January 2018 assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer.
JOHN GAW
CEO, MOTORSPORT
John Gaw joined Prodrive in 2011, overseeing all our motorsport operations in racing and rallying. Combining his customer service operations knowledge and his experience as a racing driver, he has grown Aston Martin Racing into the world’s largest works and customer sports car operation. He previously held board level roles at Pepsi and Camelot.
DR IAIN ROCHE
CEO, ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
Dr Iain Roche joined Prodrive in January 2022 as Advanced Technology’s Technical Director and assumed the role of Managing Director in May 2022. His career in innovation management has included roles as Head of Innovation at HS2 and Rolls-Royce plc as well as working in smaller engineering consultancies across various sectors. He has previously held a position on the Board of KTN (an Innovate UK company).
WARREN ROBERTS
CEO, COMPOSITES
Warren Roberts joined Prodrive in 2016 as managing director of our Composites business in Milton Keynes. Warren has extensive experience in running manufacturing operations – bringing with him 20 years of experience from working at Cosworth/Mahle.
CARL BALL
CEO, BRAND&
Carl Ball oversees our Brand& division, one of the world’s largest motorsport merchandise programmes. Experienced in the clothing retail sector, he’s built a unique business providing bespoke clothing and accessories collections to a wide range of clients, including Pirelli F1, Infinity and Aston Martin.
