From Dream to RealityThe Cox Powertrain Journey

About Cox

Our vision

Our goal is to be recognised as the brand that powers the future of the global marine industry, through sustainable innovation. Building further on our reputation, forming strong relationships, and earning the respect and trust of our partners, we hope that delivering on our promises with passion will help enable our people and the business to progress and grow further.

Our story so far

Back in 2010, Cox Powertrain started its mission to deliver a revolutionary new concept in ultra-lightweight diesel engines. This ignited the beginning of the CXO300. A high powered, diesel outboard engine.

Since then, Cox has successfully raised over £120 million of private investment, in order to bring the outboard from a dream to a reality. Having begun production in May 2020, the CXO300 is becoming hugely popular in the market and the demand is only expected to rise.

With experienced engineers from premium automotive combustion backgrounds, Cox took the best from the automotive world and combined it with the very best technologies from the marine industry, to design and build the next chapter in diesel engines.

The high powered 300hp diesel outboard engine is an innovative product offering a new marine propulsion option and is redefining standards within the maritime industry. Delivering the same performance and packaging of a gasoline outboard but with the fuel efficiency and reliability of a diesel inboard, this purposefully built outboard has begun to revolutionise the market.

1990s

How it all began

Charles Good begins his search for a lightweight diesel engine capable of satisfying the large global demand for a diesel outboard engine which he had identified.

2009

Vision turned into reality

Having met David in 2008, Charles became Chairman in 2009, and with his investor group, becomes the financier of Cox Powertrain and spearheads the development of David’s lightweight diesel into the powerhead for an outboard engine.

2010

First Fire

The first fire of Cox’s concept engine and commencement of designs for the Alpha engine.

2013

Alpha Engine

Alpha engine on-water demonstrations begin, and a more defined beta design is developed.

2014

Significant Growth

Tim Routsis joins as CEO, driving the business on and taking on new premises at Shoreham (Brighton City) Airport.

2016

Distribution Network

Work to secure a global distributor network begins with an expected 50 distributors worldwide to support the launch of the CXO300.

2019

Production line is built

World-class production facility at Brighton City Airport is built in anticipation for launch of the CXO300. Production staff commence employment.

2020

Production Begins

Following EPA Tier 3, RCD II and IMO Tier II certification, Cox Powertrain commences production of the CXO300 with the first units shipped to the market in July 2020.

Our People

Meet the team

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Gavin Wesson

Gavin Wesson

Chief Executive Officer

Barry Elliot Cox Marine

Barry Elliott

Non-Executive Director

David Alban

David Alban

Non-Executive Director

David Gilbert

David Gilbert

Chief Commercial Officer

Petra Argent

Company Secretary

Holly Cooper

Holly Cooper

People Director

George Bramley

George Bramley

Financial Director

Paul Cavander

Paul Cavander

CXO Programme Director

James Eatwell

James Eatwell

Technical Director

Richard Lind Cox Marine

Richard Lind

Supply Chain Director

Adam Gurr Cox Marine

Adam Gurr

Product Portfolio Director

Alex Degnen

Alex Degnen

Head of BMS