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Richard Young

Observer · DISC type ic
Director at Lift & Escalator Industry Association
📍 Flint, Wales, United Kingdom

Richard Young is a Chartered Engineer with 37 years of experience in engineering and general management. His expertise spans electronics design in the medical and defence sectors, to senior leadership roles in vertical transportation and industrial pumps. He holds both a B.Sc. and an MBA, reflecting his blend of technical and strategic business skills.

He has a strong connection to academia, holding degrees from London South Bank University and The Open University, and has a stated interest in University College London (UCL). This suggests a passion for continuous learning and engagement with educational institutions.

Unique fact: He has direct experience in strategic technology transfer initiatives to China.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Flint, Wales, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Richard shows up

Curious
Value Driven
Example Seeker

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Priorities

Topics Richard cares about

Vertical Transportation
His career includes serving as Managing Director of Thames Valley Controls, a lift controls specialist, and as a Director at the Lift & Escalator Industry Association.
Engineering Leadership
A Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the IET (FIET) with extensive experience in moving from hands-on design to executive management roles at multiple technology companies.
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Career

Work history

8-2006 - 8-2015
Director
Lift & Escalator Industry Association
9-2003 - 9-2019
Director
Dewhurst plc
9-1996 - 5-2026
Ex-Managing Director
Thames Valley Controls Ltd
8-1991 - 9-1996
Director & General Manager
MBM Technology Ltd
10-1989
Chartered Engineer FIET
Institution of Engineering & Technology
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Media appearances

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Education
2006 - 2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Open University
1980 - 1983
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
London South Bank University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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