About Neander
Since 2009
70 Million Invested
1 Million Engine Hours
Dtorque50 Product Training
Since 2009
Achieving greatness is neither quick nor effortless. At Neander, we prioritize the long-term impact of every decision on our customers and our reputation over the next decade. Our dedication to refining the Dtorque 50 since 2009 is unwavering, with continuous annual enhancements. Our goal is to exceed expectations by delivering a diesel outboard engine that allowing our customers to focus on what truly matters to them.
70 Million Invested
Creating a diesel engine from a blank sheet of paper requires substantial investment. Establishing an operation that consistently produces and delivers engines of the utmost reliability while offering global customer support during critical times demands steadfast financial backing.
We’re proud that our investors stand firmly behind us and share the same dedication to supporting the long-term vision of diesel outboard engines as our distributors, suppliers, and employees do.
1 Million Engine Hours
Consider this for a moment: more than a million running hours spent with our valued customers. To put that into perspective, it accounts for approximately 75% of the total running hours of all the existing diesel outboard engines in today’s market. In more tangible terms, it translates to 125,000 eight-hour workdays or a staggering 5,681 months of continuous work, which is equivalent to an astounding 473 years of unwavering dedication.
Our Journey
Neander Motors AG is founded with the aim of developing a twin turbo diesel motorcycle.
Foundation of Neander Shark GmbH - a wholly owned subsidary for entry into the marine market.
Protoype phase is completed, and testing of the 50hp Neander Dtorque 111 commences.
Validation phase is undertaken, alongside field testing. Neander attracts new investment.
Production of the 50hp Dtorque 111 outboard engine commences at our assembly facility.
Neander takes over distribution with view to expansion into new territories and markets.
Our Leadership Team
Ben Sherwood
Chief Technology Officer
Tom Hewson
Head of Aftersales
Paula Blanco
Chief Executive Officer
Pedro Almeida
Chief Customer Officer
Phill Harrison
Production Manager
Mark Farrelly
Head of Supply Chain & Quality
Our Leadership Team
Ben Sherwood
Chief Technology Officer
Ben is responsible for leading and managing the engineering department. He is a highly experienced engineer from the outboard engine and automotive sectors. He previously led the development of the CXO300, a 300hp diesel outboard, as Chief Engineer at Cox Powertrain Ltd.
Ben has 26 years of engineering experience and has previously worked for Lotus Cars, Jaguar Land Rover, FIAT GM and COX Powertrain where he led the design and development of their engine from concept to production. He leads the continuous product improvements and emission certifications of the engines and will expand the product range with new innovative solutions and products in the future.
Tom Hewson
Head of Aftersales
Tom is responsible for the entire aftersales department. In this role, he ensures continuous improvement in customer service and provides technical support, including delivering training content. His focus is on offering comprehensive technical assistance to customers and ensuring their needs are met effectively after the purchase.
His extensive background includes a 4-year tenure at Cox Powertrain, where he managed aftersales technical support and training. Prior to that, during his 6 years at Ricardo, Tom specialized in prototype manufacturing and assembly, overseeing small batch pre-production programs for various manufacturers. With a remarkable 12-year stint in the automotive industry, he contributed significantly to performance and race car development, specializing in engine build and calibration.
Paula Blanco
Chief Executive Officer
Paula is tasked with overseeing daily operations and processes within the company, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and the attainment of organizational goals in the operations area.
A lawyer by profession, Paula boasts over 15 years of experience in management and tactical business leadership roles. Her expertise lies in implementing strategies to reduce costs and delivery timescales for trading and manufacturing companies.
Before joining Neander’s team, Paula served as the head of the logistics and customs compliance department at Cox Powertrain. Additionally, she spent 7 years as the deputy manager of the logistics department and manager of the warranty department at Paterson Simons & Africa Ltd, a prominent company in the sale and distribution of crane machinery for ports and mines in West Africa.
Pedro Almeida
Chief Customer Officer
Pedro is responsible for leading and managing the Sales Department.
Prior to Neander, Pedro was the EMEA Sales Manager for Cox Powertrain. He has more than 20 years of experience in the Marine Industry.
Pedro previously managed aftersales departments on brands such as Suzuki and Polaris.
Phill Harrison
Production Manager
Phil is responsible for overseeing the entire production process. He manages engine build and testing, implementing process enhancements to elevate productivity and efficiency.
His role focuses on ensuring high-quality standards in production while supporting the team in delivering innovative solutions.
With over 17 years in the automotive industry, Phill has led prototype development at Cox Powertrain and managed End of Line operations at McLaren. He also gained extensive technical expertise during his years as a Master Technician at BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
Mark Farrelly
Head of Supply Chain & Quality
Mark is responsible for implementing and maintaining Quality Management systems to ISO9001 Standards. He is also lead for supplier improvements.
Bringing 28 years of manufacturing experience across Asia, Europe, and America, he has excelled in developing products, processes, and supplier networks for renowned brands including McLaren, Mercedes Benz, Lotus, Toyota, Ford, GM, Jaguar, and Tesla.
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