Profile

My Work

I aim to make sure our new fabrics and products can withstand the highest demands of performance so that athletes can rely upon them to train and play at their best.

My Typical Day: Always start the day with porridge. Then it will be a mix of finding materials that meet the needs of designers, setting up testing sessions with teams or labs, and reviewing test data. Maybe an evening run to round it all off!

What I'd do with the money

Produce a workshop that can go around schools so that young people can get to grips with the engineering that goes in to making your favourite sports team’s kit!

My Interview

• How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

  Curious, adventurous, tongue-in-cheek

  What's the best thing you've done in your career?

  Designed and made a frame to help people with disabilities take part in athletics

  Were you ever in trouble at school?

  Sometimes… usually for having pen fights!

  If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?

  Bored.

  Who is your favourite singer or band?

  Florence + the Machine

  What's your favourite food?

  Pizza. And chocolate. I’ve definitely had both at the same time (Nutella pizza, anyone?!)

  What is the most fun thing you've done?

  Being on the same basketball court as the USA’s biggest stars at the London 2012 Olympics

  Tell us a joke.

  What do you call a man with no shins? Tony.