Paul Pearson, CEng, FIMechE, FNucI

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Group Senior Director (Energy) International at Amentum

Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Paul is a Group Senior Director at Amentum with over 35 years of experience leading complex capital projects in the highly regulated nuclear, energy, and defence sectors. A Chartered Engineer, he has a strong track record in EPC delivery and programme management for government and private clients.

Paul has a background connected to the Royal Navy, having earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Nuclear Fuels Technology from the Royal Naval College Greenwich. He maintains an active interest in UK defence and has also shown strong public support for leadership at St Andrew’s University.

He was instrumental in securing the global EPCM delivery partner role for TerraPowers innovative Natrium nuclear reactor program.

Personality Overview

Strong-Willed

Very Quick

Candid & Clear

They prefer to be the ones controlling the conversation or defining the terms.  They are not always relationship oriented. They respond well to strong and respectful communication.

Topics They Care About

Nuclear Project Delivery
His entire career is focused on delivering complex nuclear programmes, from new builds like the one at NuGen to advanced reactors like TerraPower's Natrium.
Energy Infrastructure
His experience spans the nuclear, defence, energy, infrastructure, and O&G sectors, with a current focus on Amentum's international energy operations.
Programme Turnaround
His professional summary highlights specific experience in programme and business turnaround, indicating a focus on optimizing and rescuing complex projects.

Media Appearances

Paul has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2026
Group Senior Director (Energy) International at Amentum
10-2018 - 3-2026
Managing Director at Sugoi Advisory Services Ltd
10-2018 - 1-2026
Director Nuclear at KBR (UK)
1-2016 - 6-2017
PMO & EPC Director at NuGen
1-2015 - 1-2016
Transformational Change Director at Vattenfall

Education

2000 - 2002
MSc from Lancaster University
1987 - 1988
Post Graduate Diploma Nuclear Fuels Technology from Royal Naval College Greenwich

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Insights For Selling To Paul

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Paul is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Paul

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Paul move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Paul take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Paul

Personality Compatibility


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