ASHLEY NAUGHTON
TITLE : AUTOMOTIVE LOGISTICS DIRECTOR
COMPANY : MCLAREN INDUSTRY : AUTOMOTIVE LOCATION : LONDON UK
McLaren Composite Technology Centre that manufactures its carbon fibre chassis architecture . It is based in Sheffield , in the North of England .
And overseeing all of the logistics holding these operations together is Logistics Director Ashley Naughton , who concedes that the most challenging aspect of the role is – aptly enough , given the dizzying speed of its products – “ having to work at pace ”.
“ We make fast cars and we have a fastmoving business , and sometimes that ’ s a bit of a challenge ,” he adds . But Naughton is battle-hardened on this front , having spent more than a quarter of a century in logistics and supply chain , working largely
EXECUTIVE BIO
Naughton brings over 25 years ' global industry experience from aerospace and automotive supply chain .
During his career , highlights include 18 years working for Rolls-Royce PLC holding various operational leadership roles in the UK & USA .
In recent years , Naughton has been focusing on supply chain transformation and digitalisation with some of the UK ’ s largest automotive and aerospace manufacturers ,
He has helped to develop capabilities that increase organisational resilience . Recently appointed Logistics Director for McLaren Automotive , Naughton has again switched gears to support one of UK manufacturing ’ s most recognised automotive brands .