Simon Shepherd

Head of Hardware Development Monumo

Simon joined Monumo in March 2024 with over 20 years of experience in automotive powertrain development. Having held senior engineering roles at Ricardo and Drive System Design, Simon recently helped Coventry University establish a leading centre for propulsion development at the Centre for Advanced Low Carbon Propulsion Systems (C-ALPS), a joint venture with the global engineering company FEV.

Simon currently works with a diverse team of powertrain engineers, data-scientists & machine-learning specialists to help partners leverage Monumo’s expertise and unique (deeptech based) Anser™ Engine for generating and prototyping electric propulsion systems and motor designs. 

Simon has always enjoyed leading multi-disciplinary teams to develop novel emerging technologies. Some of his favourite projects include the Bugatti Veyron Hypercar powertrain, a flywheel energy recovery system, magnet-free traction motor and an IC engine with an electrically actuated valvetrain.