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Roger O’Connor-Boyd

Roger O’Connor-Boyd

Principal F1 Aerodynamicist

Manufacturing / Mechanical

Buckingham, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire

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About Roger O’Connor-Boyd:

Head of Aerodynamic group and MBA graduate able to form, develop, and lead multidisciplinary technical teams.

Experience

Alpine F1 Team Position: March 2019 - Current

Principal Aerodynamicist / Head of Aero Development Group

• Accountable for aerodynamic development and performance of the

complete floor, bodywork and rear corner geometry.

• Responsible for the overall aero development plan for the 2026 car.

• Significant input into developing the technical, operational, and talent

aspects of the Aerodynamics department.

• Responsible for developing the skills, knowledge, and behaviors of

group members.

Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team Position: Aerodynamics Group Leader

May 2012 – March 2019

• Led Mid, Rear and Future Car development teams.

• Set technical and behavioural objectives and carried out

Performance Reviews.

• Heavily involved in the recruitment of Aerodynamicists.

• Provided technical guidance and leadership in all areas, including

aerodynamic development, design details and process

improvements.

Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team (Formerly Brawn GP, Honda Racing F1):

Position: Senior Aerodynamicist

December 2006 – May 2012

Red Bull Racing F1 Team Position: Aerodynamicist

September 2004 – December 2006

Jaguar Racing F1 Team November 2002 – August 2004

Position: Wind Tunnel Test Engineer

• Maintained a high quality of testing and test results by being the

advocate of best practice and adherence to procedures.

• Developed and documented new methods to improve quality,

repeatability and operational efficiency.

• Designed, developed and oversaw the introduction of new equipment

to improve quality and productivity.

Pi Research Ltd (now Cosworth Electronics) January 2000 – October 2002

Position: Wind Tunnel Systems Engineer

• Defined system specifications and budgetary proposals for both

complete instrumentation and control systems, and upgrades, based

on customer requirements.

• Installed and commissioned complete wind tunnel instrumentation

and control systems for motor racing applications


 

Education

Open University

2019 – 2022 (part time)

MBA (Leadership Practice)

Modules:

• Managing in a Changing World

• Creating and Sustaining Value

• Effective strategic management

in business and the public sector

• Finance for Strategic Decision

Making

• Leadership in Practice

• MBA Project: “An investigation

into the influence of

organisational culture on

performance within a Formula 1

aerodynamics department”

University of Southampton

1996 – 1999

BEng. (Hons) Aeronautics &

Astronautics


 

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