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Simon Shepherd

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Chief Product Officer & Head of eDrives at Monumo
📍 United Kingdom

Simon is the Chief Product Officer at Monumo, applying his 20 years of experience in advanced propulsion R&D to electric motor design using AI and deep tech. A graduate of Loughborough University with a Masters in Mechanical Engineering, he focuses on creating zero-emission energy and transport systems.

His intellectual curiosity extends to business strategy and space exploration, as indicated by his interest in publications like the Harvard Business Review and updates from NASA. He enjoys bridging complex technical challenges with strategic commercial thinking.

Unique fact: Simon previously established and directed one of the UKs leading university centers for advanced low-carbon propulsion system research and development.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Chief Product Officer & Head of eDrives
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Simon shows up

Friendly Yet Blunt
Fast Follower
Persuasive & Assertive

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting proof as well as information.

Priorities

Topics Simon cares about

Deep Tech Disruption
He is focused on how deep tech and machine learning can transform traditional engineering processes, particularly in the design of electric vehicles and powertrains.
Electric Motor Innovation
His current role involves leading the application of AI and simulation to design higher-performing, lower-cost electric drives, including magnet-free alternatives.
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Career

Work history

3-2024
Chief Product Officer & Head of eDrives
Monumo
9-2019 - 3-2024
C-ALPS Director - Centre For Advanced Low Carbon Propulsion Systems
Coventry University
6-2017 - 9-2019
Head of Electrified Powertrain
Drive System Design
4-2016 - 6-2017
Head of Control and Electronic Systems
Drive System Design
6-2014 - 4-2016
Chief Engineer - Control and Electronic Systems
Drive System Design
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Education
1998 - 2003
1st Class Masters in Mechanical Engineering
Loughborough University
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