An engineer’s path through industry.
From automotive CAE to renewable energy, and on to founding and running brands within the family business.
Managing Director · Eraa (U.K.) Ltd
I joined the Eraa board as a director on 1 January 2020 and now lead the group as Managing Director. I look after brand strategy, manufacturing operations and international growth across the portfolio, including Loxta, Litra Consulting, Protect-UK, Drake & Hutch, The British Brew Co, Malhara House and Abacus Metals.
Day to day, my work spans board-level strategy, product development, manufacturing oversight at Abacus Metals in Jaipur, and time with trade and consumer customers across the brands.
Founder · Litra Consulting
I founded Litra Consulting in 2016 to work with heat network operators and suppliers on heat metering and billing, the field I managed at Vital Energi. It is a brand of Eraa (U.K.) Ltd.
Founder · Loxta
I launched Loxta as a UK door ironmongery and hardware brand built on Eraa’s manufacturing heritage. It now has twelve sub-brands across Luxury, Premium and Core tiers, including STEALTH Commander, Series16, V87 and Bowland.
In January 2025 the STEALTH Commander door handle achieved Sold Secure Silver certification. I led that work from concept through testing and certification.
Heat Metering & Billing Manager · Vital Energi
I joined Vital Energi in the new technologies team, exploring how the company could take on more investigative engineering work. I then led the launch of the vPro energy management system and became Heat Metering & Billing Manager, a role that became more central as district heating networks grew in the UK.
CAE FEA Engineer · Meridian Technologies
A year in industry as part of my Diploma in Industrial Studies, at Meridian Technologies, a Canadian Tier 1 automotive supplier. I carried out computer-aided engineering and finite element analysis on vehicle structural components for programmes including McLaren, Ferrari, Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo and SAIC.
The family business
I grew up around Eraa, which my father founded in 1987 with my mother’s support, the year I was born. Twice-yearly trips to the manufacturing facility in Jaipur gave me an early interest in engineering and manufacturing that has stayed with me.
Formal qualifications.
Master of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Four-year MEng programme including a year in industry at Meridian Technologies as part of a Diploma in Industrial Studies.
Secondary & Sixth Form Education
Completed secondary education and Sixth Form at QEGS Blackburn, an independent grammar school in Lancashire founded in 1509.
Memberships and credentials.
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Member, Institution of Mechanical Engineers (MIMechE)
Working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, 2026. -
Diploma of Industrial Studies, Loughborough University
Awarded for the year-in-industry placement at Meridian Technologies.