Tony Simmons

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Head of Operations Australia & SE Asia at FMP Group (Australia) Pty Ltd

Australia

Overview

Tony Simmons is the Head of Manufacturing at FMP Group, overseeing operations in Australia and Southeast Asia. He is a champion for local Australian manufacturing and R&D, leading initiatives in lean operations and significant technological upgrades. Colleagues have described him as impressive in his ability to develop and evolve projects from both technical and management perspectives.

Outside of his professional role, Tony is an avid supporter of motorsports, particularly following the Bendix Racing team at various events. He is also committed to social and environmental causes, having personally raised funds for Movember and participated in mangrove conservation efforts with his team in Thailand.

He once shaved his goatee for the first time in 24 years to support a Movember fundraising campaign.

Personality Overview

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ROI Driven

Friendly But Slow

They are often friendly and nice, but can sometimes suprise you with their piercing questions  They typically tend to be late adopters even when they seem friendly and excited about what you have to sell They are unlikely to ever become strong champions even when the conversations are going well; you should focus on cultivating other champions

Topics They Care About

Local Manufacturing
He is a vocal advocate for maintaining manufacturing and R&D within Australia, highlighting its importance for the Bendix brand and the local economy.
Lean Operations
He led the deployment of the Honeywell Operating System at FMP, a system focused on lean tools and cultural shifts to drive continuous improvement.
Automotive Technology
His career is centered on automotive brake manufacturing, and he has overseen major investments in new equipment to advance product development and efficiency.

Media Appearances

Tony has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Head of Operations Australia & SE Asia at FMP Group (Australia) Pty Ltd
4-2019
Head Of Manufacturing at FMP Group (Australia) Pty Ltd
6-2017
Operations Manager at FMP Group (Australia) Pty Ltd
6-2011
Honeywell Operating System Site Leader at FMP Group Australia
6-2011
Manufacturing Engineering Manager at FMP Group

Education

Tony has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Tony

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later
  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable
  • Focus on immediate action-items rather than the larger goals

DONT's

  • Do not sound overly eager, modulate your energy levels especially if you are generally enthusiastic
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘you will just love it’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tony is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tony

  • They are likely to give you a clear answer without taking you around in circles. However, if you share a good relationship, they might not be so forthcoming.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tony move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can Tony take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Tony

Personality Compatibility


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