Team roles

The experience, knowledge and leadership skills of our board of directors consistently ensure our values of innovation, creativity and passion remain at the heart of everything we do.

 

Rob Rowsell, Engineering Director

Rob joined Wirth Research in 2004 and has been pivotal in the development of the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) department. He is now responsible for the design, aero and software departments. Since 2008, Rob has been at the heart of Wirth Research’s drive to explore applications beyond motorsport, particularly within the fields of commercial vehicles, refrigeration and architecture.

 

Nick Wirth, President and Technical Director

Nick is the president and technical director of Wirth Research. A graduate from University College London, a fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and a fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers his primary objective within the company is to lead creative output across all projects, as well as taking responsibility for the direction of the company’s many long-term research programmes. As president, he maintains an active relationship with clients and is also chairman of the board of directors.

Mark Fieldsend, Finance Director

Mark joined Wirth Research from the corporate finance team at Grant Thornton, where he successfully led a number of transactions across a variety of wide-ranging sectors, including business services, market research and facilities outsourcing. An Imperial College physics graduate, Mark is responsible for all financial aspects of the business, as well as managing the stores and purchasing functions.

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