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Bob (Robert John) James OBE

Collaborator · DISC type si
Non Executive Director at AerFin Limited
📍 Greater Cardiff Area, United Kingdom

Bob James is a highly knowledgeable entrepreneur in the aviation industry, known for his integrity. He founded two successful companies, TES Aviation Group and AerFin, specializing in engine maintenance, trading, and leasing. He grew both from start-ups into major, award-winning businesses and holds an HND from Loughborough College Group.

He was awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to exports in the aerospace industry.

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Experience
35 Years
Current Role
Non Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Cardiff Area, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Bob shows up

Consensus Builder
Fair-minded
Good Listener

Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly. They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Priorities

Topics Bob cares about

Aviation Aftermarket
Founded and led two successful companies, TES Aviation and AerFin, focused on providing cost-saving aftermarket solutions for aircraft and engines.
Entrepreneurial Growth
Demonstrated a strong track record of scaling businesses, leading AerFin to be named the UK's fastest-growing private company by The Sunday Times FastTrack 100.
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Career

Work history

12-2021
Non Executive Director
AerFin Limited
9-2010 - 12-2021
CEO and Managing Director
AerFin Limited
10-1995 - 11-2009
CEO and Managing Director
TES Aviation Group
9-1991 - 8-1995
Senior Development Engineer
GE Aircraft Engines
3-1991 - 8-1991
Senior Development Engineer
British Airways
In the press

Media appearances

Carval Investors signs agreement to acquire a majority holding of AerFin Limited. Featured in Aviation News Online
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Education
1980 - 1984
HND
Loughborough College Group
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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