Ross Cunningham

Doer
DISC Type : ds

Chief Executive Officer at Power Adhesives Ltd

London Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Ross is the Chief Executive Officer at Power Adhesives Ltd, specializing in strategic, high-margin growth for industrial distribution, engineering, and manufacturing companies. He has extensive leadership experience, having driven significant growth and operational improvements in previous executive roles within private equity, SME, and Plc landscapes.

Away from work, Ross is a husband and father who embraces family life. A former rugby player and captain for Hinckley Rugby Club, he continues to embody the sports values. He also enjoys cycling and exploring good food with the people he cares about.

Ross is a former rugby captain who once broke his neck in a match and made a full recovery, later fundraising for the air ambulance service that rescued him.

Personality Overview

Fast-paced

Risk-Accepting

Long-term Focused

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

Topics They Care About

Strategic Growth
As CEO, his focus is on the next phase of strategic, high-margin growth across European and North American markets for Power Adhesives Ltd.
Team Development
His personal introduction highlights a passion for developing high-performing teams, a consistent theme throughout his leadership roles.
Fluid Power Sector
He has deep experience in the fluid power industry, previously serving as a Divisional Managing Director for R&G Fluid Power Group and MD for M Seals UK.

Media Appearances

Ross has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Chief Executive Officer at Power Adhesives Ltd
4-2023 - 6-2025
Divisional Managing Director at R&G Fluid Power Group Ltd
7-2020 - 6-2025
Committee Member at Hinckley Rugby Club
10-2019 - 3-2023
Non Executive Board Member at BVAA
9-2018 - 3-2023
Managing Director at M Seals UK Ltd

Education

Education details unavailable from Cranfield School of Management
Education details unavailable from John Cleveland College, Hinckley

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Exp : 7 Location : London Area, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Executive Officer at Power Adhesives Ltd
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Insights For Selling To Ross

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ross 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 Ross

  • 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 Ross move?

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

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

You And Ross

Personality Compatibility


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