Philip Poyner – Finance Director

Chartered accountant and FD acting for SMEs and early stage companies. Expertise in strategy, business planning and fundraising including a full listing on the London Stock Exchange.

“I joined Centaur Robotics because I wanted to make a difference. With a great team behind it, I believe the Centaur will do just that: it will improve people’s lives. I’m also very excited at the prospect of seeing the vehicle widely used.”

Paul Campbell – Design Director

Over 35 years at Ford Motor Company, Chief Designer responsible for Ford commercial vehicles: Transit, Custom, Connect, Courier and more recently, F-Max and establishing the Ford Otosan Istanbul Design Studio.

“I wanted to challenge outdated attitudes to mobility. Using skills acquired over a lifetime, I designed a power chair which is practical, useful and looks good. I’d also like to see a wide cross section of people make the Centaur their first choice.

To bring this innovation mobility aid into the real world and your home  we knew that we needed a team of individuals who were passionate about this sector and had the skills to develop the idea into reality.”

John Reed – Engineering Director

Over 35 years’ experience at Ford Motor Company as Vehicle Engineering Manager responsible for delivery of Commercial Vehicles Division (300 engineering staff & $200m budget). Lecturer in engineering at Loughborough University.

“Interacting with disabled youngsters when my son Matt was growing up taught me a lot and made me a better person. By developing the Centaur in his memory, I’m using my skills to give something back to people with mobility issues.”