These are the directors of Torotrak (Development) Ltd, to see the profiles of the directors of Torotrak plc please see the page in the investor section - directors' biographies.
Dick Elsy - Chief Executive Officer
Prior to joining Torotrak in 2003, 
Dick was part of the top team at Jaguar Cars Limited, a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, that drove Jaguar's growth over in recent years. He has a proven track record in getting new products and technology from concept readiness through the implementation phase to production readiness and on to market launch.
His roles at Jaguar included Product Development Director, where he launched the new Jaguar S-type (2002) and delivered the new body construction technology, which was deployed in the XJ saloon. As Project Director at Rover Group/BMW AG he was responsible for the delivery of the Land Rover Freelander (1998) which introduced new patented technology, including hill descent control.
His previous senior roles at Jaguar, Rover and BMW mean that he has a detailed understanding of the intricate links at top levels between car manufacturers and their tier 1 suppliers as well as the competitive pressures facing car manufacturers in bringing new technology to market.
Jeremy Deering - Finance Director
Jeremy joined Torotrak as Interim Finance Director in March 2006, assuming the position of Finance Director in December 2006.
He brings to Torotrak a strong financial and commercial background with FTSE 100 companies, start-ups and flotation’s. After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant with Arthur Andersen, Jeremy held senior finance positions in Tomkins PLC and then the United Utilities group where he became Group Financial Controller and subsequently Finance Director of Norweb PLC and then Acting Managing Director/ Finance Director of Your Communications. From 2003, Jeremy has worked with a number of start-up and growth companies on a project / consultancy basis, most recently as Interim Finance Director of System C Healthcare Plc during its successful AIM flotation in 2005.
Chris Greenwood - Technology Director
Chris joined Leyland Vehicles in 1978 to start research and development into traction drives for application to commercial vehicles and buses and was instrumental in setting up the CVT group that eventually evolved into Torotrak.
Chris is responsible for leading the development of Torotrak's IVT technology and its protection throughout an expanding patent portfolio. Being Torotrak's leading inventor, Chris has his name on over 50% of Torotrak's patents and patent applications.
James Batchelor – Commercial Director
James joined Torotrak on 31 March 2003 from Trafficmaster where he was responsible for business development, marketing and sales in the automotive sector. He brings considerable experience of developing business relationships at all levels within the automotive industry and of successfully selling new technology into the vehicle manufacturers and their tier 1 suppliers.
Before this, James's experience at BMW AG in Munich and in other senior appointments within the motor industry in the UK has included leadership of international, inter-company collaborative ventures as well as responsibility for marketing, business planning, line-engineering and new vehicle development programmes.
James reports directly to chief executive Dick Elsy, and leads the Torotrak business development team in its principle objective of securing production commitments from key vehicle manufacturers and their tier-1 suppliers.
Rob Oliver - Director, Outdoor Power Equipment
Since 2008 Rob has held the role of Chief Operating Officer of Infinitrak LLC, Torotrak's joint venture with MTD Inc. Prior to this, Rob was the Vice President of Engineering for Infinitrak and led the development and introduction of the first of Infinitrak's transmission - the TTT (Twin Toroidal Transmission). Rob is a UK citizen and is also a board member of Torotrak (Development) Limited.
Rob joined Torotrak as project manager in 1999 and two years later was promoted to the position of chief engineer. In 2003, as a result of Torotrak’s decision to broaden its product and market portfolio into the off-highway sector, he was given overall responsibility for IVT development for agricultural, construction and commercial vehicles.
Prior to joining Torotrak he was employed by Massey Ferguson Tractors (part of the AGCO group) where he led vehicle test and development in the UK. In his 14- year career with AGCO, Rob was involved in the development of tractor transmissions and drivelines including power-shift transmissions.
Roger Stone - Engineering Director
Roger was appointed in May 2009 as Torotrak’s Engineering Director. With a distinguished engineering and technology background, largely in the automotive sector, he has more than 30 years’ experience in design and new product development. 
He has worked for some of the industry’s biggest players including Ricardo, where he was Technical Director in charge of design, Ford in Germany, Rover Group, where he won awards for his leadership of the ‘K Series’ engine programme, and Lotus, where he was Joint Powertrain Engineering Department Manager.Most recently he worked for the German-based Power Transmission Division of US company Gates Corporation.
Steve Murray - Research and Development Director
Steve has recently assumed the position of Research and Development Director for Torotrak and is responsible for accelerating the development of the company's core technologies into new markets and applications.
He gained an MEng in 1990 from Newcastle Polytechnic and an MSc in Engineering in 1994 from Loughborough University. Between 1990 and 1993 he was employed by the Ford Motor Company in research and product development roles.
He joined Torotrak in 1997 as the Powertrain Control Manager, responsible for the strategy, design and calibration of electronic control systems. In 2004 he became Chief Engineer for Control Systems, overseeing hydraulic system simulation and hardware development. Within 10 months Steve was promoted to the position of General Manager of Engineering, and, at the end of 2006, became Engineering Director. He has been instrumental in many of the major developments in the full-toroidal traction drive technology within Torotrak over the last few years.
