Jon Whitehouse

Senior Business Development Manager at YASA

Jon Whitehouse is a seasoned professional in the automotive and technology sectors, currently serving as a Senior Business Development Manager at YASA since June 2017, where responsibilities include introducing new customers to advanced axial flux motor and generator technology. Prior to YASA, Jon worked at Cosworth as a Technical Sales Manager from January 2012 to May 2017, promoting tailored services across various vehicle manufacturing sectors. Jon's extensive experience also includes roles at Pi Shurlok, including Head of European Business Development and Account Manager for Premier Automotive Group, focusing on multi-million-pound sales with leading automotive brands. Earlier positions include Project Manager and Systems Engineer, contributing to complex projects in infotainment and electrical system modeling, with foundational roles at Adcore and Visteon. Jon's engineering career began at GEC Marconi Research, where notable expertise was developed in mathematical modeling and software development. Jon holds a BA in Physics from the University of Oxford.

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YASA was founded on the principle that small, light electric motors would play a growing role in meeting both the strict emissions targets being set globally in a wide range of industries and the requirement for greater efficiency through electrification.The Company was incorporated in 2009 based on a unique patented motor technology invented bythe Company’s founder and CTO Dr Tim Woolmer whilst studying for his DPhil at Oxford University. The unique YASA motor technology is ideal for a range of mobile applications such as hydraulics replacement, power generation, traction and propulsion and hybridisation. YASA Motors manufactures a range of standard electric motors and generators based on our unique motor topology at our factory and Company Headquarters in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The YASA-750, YASA-250 and YASA-400 products have been designed to be integrated into customers’ products in a range of markets and industries with minimal application engineering. In addition to our standard products, YASA has a design and development team dedicated to making bespoke motors for customers for medium-high volume applications.