Dr SY Poon MBE, CEO and Founder

A recognised world-leading expert on rolling bearings, Dr. Poon holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Bristol University and a Research Fellowship from Cambridge University. His work has also been rewarded with the prestigious James Clayton prize, Institute of Mechanical Engineers for Tribology and The British Design Council Award for his rolling bearing design.

As a result of many years working in aerospace and automotive related industries, Dr. Poon has published many works and is credited with a significant number of patents.

Dr Poon was Head of Engineering of Research & Development at RHP before leaving in 1983 to become an independent consultant for mechanical engineering. In this industry he dealt with troubleshooting and advised governments on industrial policies both in UK and for the United Nations Industry of Development Organisation (UNIDO). Later he became a gear and bearing industry adviser to the Department of Industry of the Korean government.

He became a consultant and expert witness to the court for clients in the UK, USA and Far East when he founded Romax Technology Ltd in 1989. He has since worked alongside the world’s leading transmissions and engineering companies, developing bespoke software solutions and providing engineering consultancy services to meet their growing needs.