Paul Ayres

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Health and well-being at Career Break

Boston, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Paul is an experienced manufacturing and launch manager with a strong history in the automotive industry, having held management roles at Cummins and ThyssenKrupp. A graduate of the University of Derby, colleagues describe him as a supportive, patient, and detail-oriented leader who excels at project management and mentoring junior staff.

He is currently on a career break with a focus on personal health and well-being. Paul values building strong personal connections through his work, as shown by his warm wishes to American colleagues whom he regards as friends. This suggests a personable and relationship-focused approach.

After a long career in demanding roles, Paul is now taking a dedicated career break to prioritize his health and well-being.

Personality Overview

Charismatic

Values Relationships

Persuasive

They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.  They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies. They like to keep things under control.

Topics They Care About

Automotive Manufacturing
Has extensive experience managing manufacturing engineering and launch projects for major automotive companies like Cummins, Jaguar Land Rover, and ThyssenKrupp.
Continuous Improvement
Skilled in methodologies such as DMAIC and Root Cause Analysis to enhance efficiency and quality in manufacturing processes.
Team Mentorship
Described by former colleagues as a "key mentor" who provides crucial support and advice for professional development, especially for graduates.

Media Appearances

Paul has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Health and well-being at Career Break
11-2021 - 7-2025
Manufacturing Engineer at ilke Homes
5-2020 - 11-2021
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Emission Solutions and Engines at Cummins Inc.
4-2019 - 5-2020
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Emission Solutions at Cummins Inc.
8-2018 - 3-2019
Project Manager at ThyssenKrupp System Engineering Ltd

Education

3-2024 - 12-2024
Mechanical engineering from The Open University
2012 - 2015
Manufacturing Engineering from University of Derby

More Information

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Exp : 10 Location : Boston, England, United Kingdom Job Level : N/A Designation : Health and well-being at Career Break
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Insights For Selling To Paul

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Talk about yourself and some of your achievements at the start of the conversation

DONT's

  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Paul is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Paul

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Paul move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Paul take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Paul

Personality Compatibility


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