Craig Sparkes

Craig Sparkes is a highly skilled automotive engineer with extensive experience in process leadership and product development. Currently serving as a Process Leader at Chivas Brothers since July 2019, Craig previously held roles as a Senior Product Development Engineer at RLE INTERNATIONAL Group, managing the design and launch of vehicles while ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. Prior positions include Total Value Management Engineer at Ford Motor Company and Research and Development TVM Cost Engineer at Nissan Motor Corporation, where Craig focused on cost engineering for C-car segment vehicles. Craig's earlier career also includes significant contributions as a Body Structures Engineer at Ford Motor Company and a Race Engineer at Ferrari. Craig holds a Bachelor's Degree in Automotive Engineering with Motorsport Technology from the University of Hertfordshire and an Engineer's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering from South East Essex College.