Gareth is an executive engineering, programme and business leader with nearly 40 years’ experience working within the aerospace industry. Most of his career was spent with Collins Aerospace in a variety of roles and locations, where he was responsible for leading development programmes across a range of platforms ranging from small helicopters to large commercial aircraft. ​

From 2012 to October 2020, he was responsible for creation of Collins Aeropace’s specialist Centre of Excellence for high performance electric motor drive systems and power electronics, growing a globally diverse team covering technology and product development, industrialisation, supply chain, repair and in-service support. ​

He joined Evolito in May 2021 to help lead the spin-out of Evolito from YASA to address powertrain electrification opportunities within the Aerospace industry. He is highly collaborative, customer facing and comfortable working with diverse teams, Government agencies and Certification Authorities. He was the Collins Aerospace representative on the board of the UK Aerospace Growth Partnership from 2013 to 2020.