Chris Turner
Motorsport Technology Manager @bp
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WORK HISTORY
Motorsport Technology Manager @bp
Leading a team of eight uniquely skilled individuals to deliver broad and complex research and development projects covering fuels, lubricants, technical support, and global operations across multiple motorsport disciplines. Key responsibilities & achievements- Developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke, performance enhancing products that deliver meaningful lap time benefits and strengthen bp’s OEM partner relationships- Operational delivery of all bp motorsport programmes in a highly visible forum, including product manufacture, rigorous quality assurance of bespoke products, global logistics and technical support for teams operating at events in nearly forty countries, managing safety and operational risk to staff, contractors, and technical partners using our products and services- Thoroughly assessing FIA and FIM technical regulations and developing strategies for maximising product performance while abiding by the published articles- Technical lead for successful renegotiation of a long-term, multi-million-dollar technical development and product supply contracts between bp-Castrol and our Global, top-tier motorsport partners, supporting a broader commercial relatiships between bp-Castrol and Global OEMs- Managing an annual multi-million dollar development and operational budget- Developing organisational and people capabilities that enable bp-Castrol to continuously deliver, compete, and excel in motorsport- Representing bp-Castrol as a technical ambassador for marketing and communication, paddock/garage activation events, with journalists, and on social media.
EDUCATION
Queen's University Belfast
Master of Engineering (MEng), Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Queen's University Belfast
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mechanical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT CHRIS TURNER
Experienced Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the Automotive / Oil & Energy Industry. Skilled in New Product Development, Technical Substantiation, Engine Testing, Data Analysis, OEM Support, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), ISO 17025, and Continuous Improvement. A strong engineering professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Engineering (MEng) Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Queen\'s University, Belfast.
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