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Former McLaren CEO Mike Flewitt Joins Advisor Trio to Accelerate Halcyon’s Growth and Launch New EV Tech Venture

  • Writer: Halcyon
    Halcyon
  • May 22
  • 5 min read

Surrey, United Kingdom - May 21st, 2025


Halcyon & Evice Technologies Founders Will Burdett (CTO), Matthew Pearson (CEO) and Charlie Metcalfe (COO), with Advisor Appointments Mike Flewitt, Graham Biggs & Graham Lenden
Halcyon & Evice Technologies Founders Will Burdett (CTO), Matthew Pearson (CEO) and Charlie Metcalfe (COO), with Advisor Appointments Mike Flewitt, Graham Biggs & Graham Lenden
  • Halcyon appoints former McLaren CEO Mike Flewitt and ex-Rolls-Royce leaders Graham Biggs and Graham Lenden to its advisory board.

  • The trio will support both Halcyon’s growth, and the expansion of the company’s proprietary 800-V electric architecture to broader markets through its new engineering arm, Evice Technologies.

  • 2026 production of Halcyon remastered Rolls-Royce cars is fully reserved; reservations for 2027 are now open.

  • Evice Technologies commences confidential electrification programme for external vehicle manufacturer.

  • Capital raise in progress to expand Evice Technologies and accelerate Halcyon’s scale-up in response to strong demand.



SUMMARY

Halcyon has named three high-profile appointments to its advisory board, former McLaren Automotive CEO Mike Flewitt and ex-Rolls-Royce directors Graham Biggs and Graham Lenden, to support the founding team. The trio will support Halcyon’s expansion and, through the company’s newly created technology arm, Evice Technologies, accelerate the commercialisation of its proprietary 800-V electric architecture. This news follows the success of Halcyon’s debut vehicle programme, with all 2026 build slots for the Halcyon Remastered Rolls-Royce Corniche sold out following its announcement earlier this year. A capital raise is currently in progress to increase Halcyon’s production capacity in response to growing international demand, while bringing its proprietary innovations to broader markets through Evice Technologies.


Matthew Pearson, CEO of Halcyon & Evice Technologies, commented:

"Mike Flewitt, Graham Biggs, and Graham Lenden join us at the perfect time, as we expand to meet Halcyon and Evice Technologies' demand, serving clients around the world. Their knowledge and expertise are a powerful asset, and their confidence in our vision is a great endorsement of the team's incredible work to date. It has been an absolute pleasure working together, and we're only just getting started!"

Halcyon Remastered Rolls-Royce Corniche
Halcyon Remastered Rolls-Royce Corniche

ADVISOR APPOINTMENTS

Mike Flewitt is an experienced automotive industry executive and the former CEO of McLaren Automotive. From 2012 to 2021, he tripled McLaren Automotive’s annual production and introduced the P1, Speedtail and category defining Super Series cars.


Mike Flewitt, Advisor at Halcyon & Evice Technologies, said:

“As a former Rolls-Royce and Bentley director, I was deeply impressed by the quality and execution of their stunning remastered Rolls-Royces and Bentleys, with impressive enhancements to the classic attributes across the entire car. While getting to know Matthew, Charlie, and Will better, I have grown a deep respect for the technologies they've developed with Evice Technologies, and Halcyon is leveraging it to produce the most incredible cars. I look forward to sharing my experience in the industry over the last forty years with this amazing team.”

Mike Flewitt, Advisor at Halcyon and Evice Technologies
Mike Flewitt, Advisor at Halcyon and Evice Technologies

Flewitt is joined by Graham Biggs and Graham Lenden, who bring a wealth of communications and strategic experience from the luxury-automotive industry.


Previously Global Corporate Communications Director at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Biggs led the brand’s global relaunch before spending 16 years as Corporate Communications Director on the board of BMW Group UK, overseeing eight UK & Ireland entities and the award-winning global debut of MINI. At Halcyon, he brings a deep understanding of the luxury automotive market and customer base.


Graham Biggs, Advisor at Halcyon & Evice Technologies, commented:

“It’s a pleasure to work with such energetic founders, and their creative and skilful team of engineers and designers.  The quality of their work is exceptional and their drive to breathe new life into these pivotal classic cars is inspiring. I am delighted to be able to share my experience with them and in particular from my years at Rolls-Royce, which were some of the happiest in my working life.”

Graham Biggs, Advisor at Halcyon and Evice Technologies
Graham Biggs, Advisor at Halcyon and Evice Technologies

Graham Lenden held key roles at Bentley Motors and Aston Martin Lagonda before becoming Rolls-Royce’s Global CMO. He led the immensely successful Rolls-Royce Ghost launch, which quadrupled annual sales to 3,500 units. Graham plays an important role in the development of Evice Technologies as both a brand and business, supporting its expansion as a leading provider of proprietary EV tech.


Graham Lenden, Advisor at Halcyon & Evice Technologies, added:

"Matthew, Charlie and Will have selected the ideal iconic brands to showcase their high voltage electric technology. Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars must always be the epitome of elegance and refinement, propelled by an instantaneous tidal wave of torque, delivered without stress, in silence. Electric propulsion is the perfect fit. I am hugely enjoying bringing nearly 40 years of global commercial c-suite experience in blue chip supercars and a previous electric drivetrain start-up to help drive Evice Technologies' proprietary, modular technology into multiple product categories.”
Graham Biggs, Advisor at Halcyon and Evice Technologies
Graham Biggs, Advisor at Halcyon and Evice Technologies

The trio’s commercial and brand-building expertise support the founders vision to build the best electric cars in the world, and to unlock next-gen electrification for global automotive, marine, and defence vehicle manufacturers pursuing a zero-emission future.


Evice Technologies Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Prototype Vehicle
Evice Technologies Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Prototype Vehicle

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ABOUT MIKE FLEWITT

Former CEO of McLaren Automotive (2012-2021), where he tripled McLaren annual production and introduced the P1, Speedtail and category-defining Super Series cars.

Also advised Gordon Murray Technologies & Forseven and now chairs Chair of Ricor GlobalLimited.



ABOUT GRAHAM BIGGS Corporate Communications Director at BMW Group UK for 16 years, overseeing eight UK & Ireland entities. Previously Global Corporate Communications Director at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, where he led the brand’s post-acquisition relaunch. He also worked on the award-winning global debut of MINI under BMW.



ABOUT GRAHAM LENDEN

Former Global CMO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars who led the Ghost launch, quadrupling annual sales to 3,500 units. Held senior product and regional P&L roles at Aston Martin Lagonda and Bentley Motors.



TRADING NAMES & TRADEMARKS

Halcyon and Evice Technologies, both trading names of Evice Ltd, operate independently and are not officially endorsed, supported, or affiliated with Rolls Royce Motor Cars Limited or Bentley Motors Limited, or any of their parent organisations. All mentioned trademarks, such as Rolls Royce®, Bentley®, Corniche®, Silver Shadow®, and T-Series®, are the sole property of their respective trademark holders. Any reference to these names or marks is solely for the purpose of identification.



ABOUT HALCYON

Halcyon is a British automotive marque dedicated to providing remastering services for classic Rolls-Royce and Bentley models in close collaboration with their owners. Halcyon crafts one-of-one commissions, uniting bespoke design, expert craftsmanship and world leading technology. Each commission undergoes extensive restoration and modification to elevate the essence and character of the original vehicle. Halcyon works closely with Evice Technologies to integrate world-leading electric powertrain technology into its commissions to deliver an effortless driving experience.


Halcyon was launched in 2025 by a trio of British engineers, Matthew Pearson, Charlie Metcalfe, and Will Burdett.


To learn more, visit https://www.halcyon.works/ and follow us @halcyoncars



ABOUT EVICE TECHNOLOGIES

Evice Technologies provides end-to-end electric powertrain solutions across automotive, marine, and defence sectors. Developed through a two-year research and development program, Evice Technologies’ proprietary 800V architecture underpins Halcyon’s remastering of classic Rolls-Royce models, delivering smooth and reliable performance that elevates the driving experience.


Evice was founded by Matthew Pearson (Co-Founder and CEO), Charlie Metcalfe (Co-Founder and COO), and Will Burdett (Co-Founder and CTO).


To learn more, visit https://www.evice.tech/ and follow us on LinkedIn

 
 
 

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