James Bonnett

Global eMobility Program Leader Victrex

James joined Victrex in 2013 as a Market Technology Manager with special focus on electrified vehicle powertrains, primarily the electric machine. He has led the R&D activities in this area for different PAEK product forms, developing technical support data, commercial business cases, managing validation activities, filing patents in this focus segment for Victrex. He has global responsibility for commercial activities to deliver Victrex polymer adoption in the key application areas of e-machine magnet wire insulation and slot liner films, plus supports the market segment assessment work in future e-mobility applications.  
James holds BSc & MSc from University of Leeds in Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Futures and has worked in the fields of composites and high-performance polymers since 2003, holding a range of Commercial, Technical and Research based roles. He currently lives in Leeds, England, married with two children and enjoys outdoor activities and playing squash.