Tim Mead

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Managing Director at GB Innomech

Greater Cambridge Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Tim Mead is the Managing Director at GB Innomech, where he spearheads the development of innovative automation for manufacturing and instrumentation. With a background in mechanical engineering and experience in medical devices and drug discovery, he focuses on improving product quality and reducing costs for clients. A former colleague praised his exceptional understanding of engineering fundamentals.

Outside of his professional life, Tim dedicates time to community service, including assisting with a local Scouts group. Growing up on a farm instilled a foundational interest in tinkering with machinery. He also actively promotes engineering as a career choice in local schools and colleges.

One of his proudest career moments was developing knee cartilage repair implants and seeing the project through from prototype to use in human patients.

Personality Overview

Achievment Oriented

Charming & Persuasive

Decisive

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.  They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Topics They Care About

Lab Process Automation
A core focus of his career, from developing robotic systems for drug discovery to leading GB Innomech's automation solutions for complex manufacturing and testing.
Medical Device Development
He has direct experience leading the design, testing, and manufacturing scale-up for implantable medical devices and surgical instruments from his time at Orthomimetics and TiGenix.
Community Engagement
He is involved in his local community by helping out with the local Scouts group and promoting engineering careers to students in nearby schools and colleges.

Media Appearances

A Day in the Life - Managing Director Engineer at GB Innomech. Featured in Innova Systems

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Work History

5-2014
Managing Director at GB Innomech
1-2011 - 5-2014
Commercial Director at GB Innomech
2010 - 1-2011
Process Development Manager at TiGenix
5-2007 - 1-2010
Head of Product and Process Development at Orthomimetics Ltd
2002 - 2006
Engineering Team Leader at The Automation Partnership

Education

1999 - 2003
MBA from University of Bradford
1990 - 1993
B.Eng (2:1) from Imperial College London

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Insights For Selling To Tim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tim is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tim

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tim move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Tim take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Tim

Personality Compatibility


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