Declan Allen - Driving change in the automotive industry
On this episode we welcome Declan Allen, the Managing Director of HORIBA MIRA and Corporate Officer of HORIBA Group. Before revolutionising HORIBA MIRA, Declan played a key role at Mercedes Benz High Performance Engines Ltd, driving innovation in engine assembly and kinetic energy recovery systems for leading F1 teams. With a knack for leveraging cutting-edge technology to transform engineering, testing, and business operations, he's now steering HORIBA MIRA towards a net-zero future while ensuring top-tier automotive safety. Don't miss this conversation with a true industry game-changer!
- (00:00) - The F5 Intro
- (00:55) - Declan Allen Career & Journey
- (03:12) - Most Exciting Period in the Automotive Industry
- (05:12) - Formula One and Marginal Gains With Tech
- (06:42) - The West Midlands as a Tech Hub
- (08:25) - Tech's Role in Innovation & Testing in the Automotive Industry
- (10:10) - Prioritising Security & Confidentiality
- (13:57) - Using Tech to Aid Sustainability & Environmental Impact
- (16:00) - Maintaining Safety Alongside Tech Evolution
- (20:06) - What Story Does Declan Want to See Next on The F5?
- (21:00) - The F5 Outro
Creators and Guests
Host
Dominic Wetherall
Host of The F5 - The human side of tech podcast, and Marketing Director at Intercity Technology
