Our team is our greatest asset. Our success is founded on the creativity and experience that each individual brings. From civil and mechanical engineering to architecture and accountancy. We have a team passionate about motorsport and race track design with a drive to deliver your project to the highest standards.
We are always on the look out for talented, like minded individuals to join Apex Circuit Design Ltd. If you think you could be the right fit then please do get in touch through our contact us page.
In addition to having a great team, it is also important for us to surround ourselves with the best organisations in the business. Over the years we have had the pleasure to develop working relationships with clients, racing series, consultants and regulating authorities that have led to long term friendships that last to this day. Below we have listed just a few of the organisations we are pleased to be associated with.
If you want to explore our experience and all the projects that our team have successfully delivered click here to find out more.
UNDER THE HOOD
MEET THE TEAM
OUR GREAT FRIENDS AND PARTNERS
A PASSIONATE TEAM
CLIVE BOWEN
Founder & Director
As the founder of Apex, Clive has become one of the worlds most recognised and respected race track designers.
His knowledge has helped guide developers through the process of land purchase, planning, project feasibility modelling, design, project and operational management.
DAFYDD BROOM
Design Director
Involved with motorsport for his entire career, with over 10 years of service at Apex, Dafydd heads up the design function. Leading a team of skilled engineers to deliver to the highest standards.
Dafydd plays a key role in determining company strategy, identifying growth markets and the building of long-lasting commercial relationships.
ED PARKER
Commercial Manager
Having spent over a decade in senior commercial roles within the heavy side building industry, Ed brings experience in bid management, sales identification and strategy along with product marketing.
His skills lie in simplifying supply chains creating efficient customer/consultant engagement and delivery of services for all.
JACK WHEELER
Senior Design Engineer
Jack joined Apex in 2013 after graduating with a first-class master’s degree in civil engineering. As an automotive racing enthusiast, Jack combines his passion with his education to seek stimulating, yet realistic, solutions to race circuit design.
Jack heads up our environmental strategy and was instrumental in gaining the highest 3-star award for the FIA Environmental Accreditation Programme.
ANDREW WALLIS
Senior Design Engineer
Andrew joined Apex following roles within Balfour Beatty and Costain, delivering on large infrastructure projects across the UK including the £1billion London bridge project.
Andrew has a keen eye for construction detail and a real understanding of buildability which has led to him project managing the delivery of several of our projects.
ANDREW ISBISTER
Design Engineer
Andrew has followed motorsport from an early age which shaped his education, graduating with a First-Class Master’s Degree in Mechanical with Automotive Engineering.
Andrew has broad experience of computational modelling and is educated in vehicle dynamics from first principles. He leads the development of our driver in loop and analytical simulation environments.
MICHAEL SAUNDERS
Design Engineer
Michael joined Apex following his undergraduate year in industry with us, obtaining a First-Class Master’s Degree in Mechanical with Automotive Engineering.
Michael is focused on developing our 3D driver-in-loop simulation capabilities, providing developers with a virtual insight into the future development.
CHARLES METCALFE
Design Engineer
Charlie joined Apex following his undergraduate year in industry with us, obtaining a First-Class Master’s Degree in Mechanical with Automotive Engineering.
Charlie is focussed on site wide 3D civil engineering modelling which highlights key design considerations that assist in the development of credible master plans.
AUGUSTO LLAGUNO
Production Manager
Augusto joined Apex in 2021 to bring his skills in project delivery and operational support to a wider audience. He has a keen eye for technical design, event delivery and consumer engagement and provides a key interface between our client and consultant teams.
Augusto was a key member of the delivery team that oversaw the renewal of the AHR race circuit in Mexico City. He subsequently worked as the Operations Coordinator for the annual F1 event.
ANDREW STELLING
Project Controls Manager
Andy joined Apex in 2021 having spent a decade in project planning and control roles within various government organisations.
Having coordinated many multi-million pound contracts Andy brings a wealth of experience which will be applied to the efficient, managed and on time delivery of motorsport projects around the globe.
SAMUEL WORTHY
Project Director
Samuel joined Apex following roles with AECOM and HNTB delivering large infrastructure projects throughout the US. Samuel has a background in leading teams of multi-disciplinary engineers on complex highway projects.
He brings years of project management and civil engineering experience to motorsports projects with a focus on design integration and innovation.
JIALE DONG
Regional Manager | China
Jiale, also known as JD, collaborated with Apex from 2014 to assist with the delivery of projects in the Chinese market, before joining officially in 2019 as Regional Manager, overseeing commercial sales and project delivery within China.
The relationships that he has built and his practical understanding of local best practise within the construction industry has proved effective in our ability to service this rapidly growing market.
MICHAEL CULVER
Representative | USA & Canada
Michael is a management consultant and has years of experience in managing , advising and owning businesses. His knowledge provides him the ability to identify, shape and lead organisations to positive and profitable growth.
Michael has been involved in motorsport for large parts of his career providing apex the visibility and physical presence within this well established market
JAMES CAMPBELL
Non Executive Director
Alongside Clive as one of the original founders of the company, James assisted in the creation of Apex Circuit Design in 2006 and sits on the board as a non-exec director.
James is a business lawyer and partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman. He acts as our legal counsel as well as being on hand to assist with advice on future growth of the business.
PERRY BAYLISS
Non Executive Director
Perry assisted in the creation of Apex Circuit Design in 2006, is our Company Secretary and a non-executive director. Perry is the managing director of Bayliss Ware, a chartered accountancy firm.
He is responsible for our tax planning and compliance, our financial arrangements for overseas contracts and our annual company accounts.