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Barry Grier

Commander · DISC type D
Managing Director - Major Projects at Ipsum
📍 Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Barry Grier is the Managing Director of Major Projects at Ipsum, leading complex, large-scale energy infrastructure initiatives. His extensive career includes senior leadership at Schneider Electric, where he managed a business with a £50m turnover. People familiar with his work describe him as an inclusive, empathetic, and innovative leader with outstanding operational and people management skills.

Outside of his corporate roles, Barry is committed to community and charity. He recently participated in a 31-mile run to raise funds and awareness for the MND Association and has supported friends in other significant fundraising challenges, such as long-distance cycling events.

Unique fact: Barry co-founded CarbonFix, a sustainability start-up focused on providing NetZero-As-A-Service for the residential market.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Managing Director - Major Projects
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Barry shows up

Strong-Willed
Risk-Taker
Candid & Clear

They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms. They are very proud of what they do. They respond well to strong and respectful communication.

Priorities

Topics Barry cares about

Large-Scale Infrastructure
He leads Ipsum's Major Projects division and recently announced a multi-million-pound contract to replace the entire high-voltage network for a major industrial client.
Sustainability & NetZero
Co-founded CarbonFix, a startup focused on NetZero-As-A-Service, demonstrating a personal and professional commitment to innovative environmental solutions.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Managing Director - Major Projects
Ipsum
9-2022 - 1-2026
Managing Director - Private Networks
Ipsum
4-2021 - 9-2022
Co-Founder
CarbonFix
4-2021 - 9-2022
Dare 2 Disrupt Challenge
Schneider Electric
9-2020 - 9-2022
UK Projects & Commercial Director (Digital Buildings)
Schneider Electric
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2021 - 2021
Transforming Schneider Leadership
INSEAD
2011 - 2012
Professional Certificate
The Open University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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