Nick Fry

Nick Fry has transitioned from leading automotive manufacturing to shaping the future of motorsport and connected intelligence. After successfully managing product planning for key vehicle programs and spearheading a luxury marque’s expansion, Nick Fry transitioned his leadership to the pinnacle of motorsport before shaping the future of connected intelligence. Beginning his career at Ford, Fry progressed from sales and marketing into market research and advanced products, where he was instrumental in defining new vehicle programs including the Mondeo, Fiesta, and Focus. He then gained critical automotive manufacturing experience managing plant operations at Ford Dagenham for two and a half years.

In October 2021, he was appointed non-executive chairman of McLaren Applied, a high-performance technology company spun out of the McLaren Group. At McLaren Applied, Fry has focused on re-establishing the company’s core strengths across motorsport, automotive, and connected intelligence, prioritizing key technologies and stabilizing its financial position. Under Fry’s direction, McLaren Applied continues to be a crucial supplier of engine control units for Formula One and other leading racing series, alongside developing advanced inverters for specialized automotive and aerospace applications. His current work also involves leveraging motorsport expertise to develop innovative data transfer and connectivity solutions for industrial sectors such as rail and mining, exemplified by products like the ‘Halo 300’ 5G intelligent edge system.