Paul Hennessey

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DISC Type : is

Growth and Strategy Director at Amentum

Warrington, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Paul Hennessey is the Growth and Strategy Director at Amentum, where he leads business development for the Technology division across the nuclear, environment, and defence sectors. An expert in energy transition, he specializes in advanced nuclear reactors (SMR, MMR, AMR) and hydrogen applications. Paul holds an MBA from the University of Sunderland.

He is a key public voice on the strategic case for using nuclear-derived hydrogen to meet net-zero commitments, addressing the energy trilemma of security, sustainability, and affordability.

Personality Overview

Good Listener

Example Driven

Fair-minded

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.  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.

Topics They Care About

Nuclear-Derived Hydrogen
As a subject matter expert, he speaks at industry events on using nuclear heat for hydrogen production and its role in meeting the UK's net-zero commitments.
Advanced Nuclear Tech
Serves as the market lead for Small, Micro, and Advanced Modular Reactors (SMRs, MMRs, AMRs), focusing on new reactor deployment and co-generation projects.
Energy Transition
Focuses on the 'art of the possible' for technology implementation across energy transition projects, addressing the balance between energy security, sustainability, and affordability.

Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2026
Growth and Strategy Director at Amentum
9-2024 - 1-2026
Business Development Director: Energy and Defence at Amentum
9-2023 - 9-2024
Business Development Director at Jacobs
5-2021 - 9-2023
Emerging Markets & New Technologies Lead at Jacobs
1-2019 - 6-2021
Business Development & Technical Manager - Energy (EMEA & APAC) at Evoqua Water Technologies

Education

2014 - 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Sunderland
2010 - 2014
Diploma in Managment Studdies (DMS) from Coventry University

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Exp : 16 Location : Warrington, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Growth and Strategy Director at Amentum
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Insights For Selling To Paul

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When asking them questions, sound relatable and informal
  • If possible, involve their colleagues in the sales process
  • Use testimonials, case studies to show them why it is a low-risk, high-value decision

DONT's

  • Don’t sound very transactional
  • Don’t get into excessive details unless prompted
  • Don’t push them to make decisions very fast, let them take their time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Paul is

  • Relationships can sway their decisions, followed by the low risk and the presence of good evidence.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Paul

  • They are diplomatic when needed and rarely say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Paul move?

  • Even if they are engaged and friendly, they can take their time to make decisions.
  • Can Paul take some risk or not?

  • They probably won’t put a lot at risk.

You And Paul

Personality Compatibility


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