Emlyn Taylor FRAeS, MBCS

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DISC Type : D

Chief of Operations Lockheed Martin UK at Lockheed Martin

Havant, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Emlyn is the Chief of Operations at Lockheed Martin UK, leveraging over 35 years of experience that began as a software engineering apprentice. He holds a Higher National Diploma from Bournemouth University and is described by colleagues as enthusiastic, technically brilliant, and an excellent listener who acts to solve customer challenges.

He has a passion for British engineering, fondly recalling admiring Lotus sports cars as a teenager. He is active in his community, participating in local conservation efforts by volunteering with teams to clean up Langstone and Chichester Harbour, demonstrating a commitment to giving back to the community where he lives.

Interesting fact: His career in defence systems began at 16, and as a youth he used to cycle past his first employer, Plessey Defence Systems, on his Raleigh Burner.

Personality Overview

Very Quick

Risk-Taker

Impact-Driven

They are not focused on building rapport and relationships.  They are very proud of what they do. More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.

Topics They Care About

Skills Development
He is a vocal champion for apprenticeships and "earn and learn" opportunities, representing Lockheed Martin's commitment to The 5% Club to shape the future UK workforce.
Youth STEM Engagement
As a Board Trustee for UTC Portsmouth and participant in TeenTech events, he is passionate about inspiring the next generation of engineers and scientists.
Supply Chain Sustainability
He emphasizes that sustainability and collaboration are mission-critical for the defence sector and champions initiatives like SMEUNITE® to support SME partners in adapting and thriving.

Media Appearances

Emlyn Taylor | Lockheed Martin UK. Featured in Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin UK Promotes Emlyn Taylor to Chief Operating Officer. Featured in GovCon Exec

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Work History

6-2025
Chief of Operations Lockheed Martin UK at Lockheed Martin
4-2021
Chair Lockheed Martin UK Limited at Lockheed Martin
4-2021 - 6-2025
Group MD & GM, Rotary & Mission Systems UK & Board Member Lockheed Martin UK LTD at Lockheed Martin
3-2021
Board Member - Lockheed Martin UK LTD at Lockheed Martin UK Limited
5-2022 - 6-2025
Board Trustee at UTC Portsmouth

Education

1991 - 1994
Higher National Diploma from Bournemouth University

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Insights For Selling To Emlyn

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust

DONT's

  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Emlyn is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Emlyn

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Emlyn move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Emlyn take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Emlyn

Personality Compatibility


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