Brian KnibbChairman and managing director, Knibb Gormezano & Partners (KGP)
Brian is a mechanical engineer and gained his early industrial experience with Perkins Engines in manufacturing development, product and business planning. He spent seven years with A T Kearney European Automotive Group. His experience has included participation in and leading assignments concerned with on- and off-road vehicles, engines, components, materials, technologies and industry supply relationships. Over the last 15 years KGP, under Brian’s leadership, has developed a strong position in technology assessment and forecasting in the industry. Clients have included vehicle manufacturers, Tier One suppliers, governments and investors. An area for special scrutiny has been active or eSafety systems. KGP’s membership of the eSafety Aware Consortium and several EU working groups has generated a substantial body of knowledge and understanding.