Pj Crowther

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Head of Information Technology at Oxford Ionics

Thame, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Pj Crowther is the Head of Information Technology at Oxford Ionics, which recently became an IonQ company. He has grown with the company, moving from infrastructure roles to leadership, specializing in IT infrastructure, security, and project delivery within the quantum computing sector.

Outside of work, Pj has a clear passion for high-performance motorsports. He is an avid follower of Formula One, specifically showing interest in the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS and Williams Racing teams, highlighting an appreciation for cutting-edge engineering.

He was part of the team that successfully delivered a quantum computer, "Quartet, " to the UKs National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC).

Personality Overview

Early Adopter

Direct & Assertive

Objective Evaluator

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Quantum Computing
Leads the IT infrastructure for a pioneering quantum computing firm and recently helped deliver a quantum computer to a national research center.
IT Infrastructure
His career progression and specified skills demonstrate deep expertise in infrastructure design, implementation, and security, especially with firewalls and service delivery.
Formula One
Follows multiple F1 teams, including Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS and Williams Racing, indicating a strong personal interest in high-performance motorsport.

Media Appearances

Pj has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Head of Information Technology at Oxford Ionics
12-2024
IT Infrastructure and Security Lead at Oxford Ionics
2-2023
IT Infrastructure at Oxford Ionics
1-2023 - 2-2023
IT Infrastructure Manager at SP1 IT SOLUTIONS
3-2020 - 12-2022
Infrastructure Manager at Alpine

Education

Pj has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Pj

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Pj is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Pj

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Pj move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Pj take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Pj

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