Paul Thomas
Cost, Procurement and Carbon Solutions Consultant at Auditel (U.K.) Limited- Claim this Profile
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David kemp
I worked with Paul during my time at Rolls-Royce both for him and alongside . I can strongly recommend Paul as a dynamic leader, motivated, a pleasure to work with . He has great interpersonal skills across all levels , makes sound business decisions but not afraid to think out of the box . His integrity is second to none and extremely trustworthy. He is agile and can make sound decisions quickly and is very proactive in his approach . He has a proven track record of growing businesses , strategising and taking things forward .
Simon Pinkney
Paul and I worked together at Northrop Grumman on a number of strategic market and product initiatives to grow the international maritime defence business. Drawing on his wide functional knowledge and leadership experience, Paul was always an excellent source of ideas, advice and guidance, delivered in a calm assertive manor. Paul was also a key member of the management team significantly increasing the overall defence business P&L; driving improvements in contract awards, schedule adherence and profitability in highly complex projects and would be a great asset in any leadership team.
David kemp
I worked with Paul during my time at Rolls-Royce both for him and alongside . I can strongly recommend Paul as a dynamic leader, motivated, a pleasure to work with . He has great interpersonal skills across all levels , makes sound business decisions but not afraid to think out of the box . His integrity is second to none and extremely trustworthy. He is agile and can make sound decisions quickly and is very proactive in his approach . He has a proven track record of growing businesses , strategising and taking things forward .
Simon Pinkney
Paul and I worked together at Northrop Grumman on a number of strategic market and product initiatives to grow the international maritime defence business. Drawing on his wide functional knowledge and leadership experience, Paul was always an excellent source of ideas, advice and guidance, delivered in a calm assertive manor. Paul was also a key member of the management team significantly increasing the overall defence business P&L; driving improvements in contract awards, schedule adherence and profitability in highly complex projects and would be a great asset in any leadership team.
David kemp
I worked with Paul during my time at Rolls-Royce both for him and alongside . I can strongly recommend Paul as a dynamic leader, motivated, a pleasure to work with . He has great interpersonal skills across all levels , makes sound business decisions but not afraid to think out of the box . His integrity is second to none and extremely trustworthy. He is agile and can make sound decisions quickly and is very proactive in his approach . He has a proven track record of growing businesses , strategising and taking things forward .
Simon Pinkney
Paul and I worked together at Northrop Grumman on a number of strategic market and product initiatives to grow the international maritime defence business. Drawing on his wide functional knowledge and leadership experience, Paul was always an excellent source of ideas, advice and guidance, delivered in a calm assertive manor. Paul was also a key member of the management team significantly increasing the overall defence business P&L; driving improvements in contract awards, schedule adherence and profitability in highly complex projects and would be a great asset in any leadership team.
David kemp
I worked with Paul during my time at Rolls-Royce both for him and alongside . I can strongly recommend Paul as a dynamic leader, motivated, a pleasure to work with . He has great interpersonal skills across all levels , makes sound business decisions but not afraid to think out of the box . His integrity is second to none and extremely trustworthy. He is agile and can make sound decisions quickly and is very proactive in his approach . He has a proven track record of growing businesses , strategising and taking things forward .
Simon Pinkney
Paul and I worked together at Northrop Grumman on a number of strategic market and product initiatives to grow the international maritime defence business. Drawing on his wide functional knowledge and leadership experience, Paul was always an excellent source of ideas, advice and guidance, delivered in a calm assertive manor. Paul was also a key member of the management team significantly increasing the overall defence business P&L; driving improvements in contract awards, schedule adherence and profitability in highly complex projects and would be a great asset in any leadership team.
Experience
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Auditel (U.K.) Limited
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United Kingdom
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Business Consulting and Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Cost, Procurement and Carbon Solutions Consultant
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Nov 2021 - Present
We deliver solutions that will enable your organisation to achieve independent verification of carbon neutrality. Using Auditel’s simple 4 step process, you can be verified as carbon neutral within 12-months. With our cost management and procurement expertise you can potentially self-fund your Net Zero journey, or even make it more profitable through cost removal and cost transformation. By blending Auditel’s carbon solutions with our cost management and procurement expertise, you can feel confident that you are helping save the planet as well as making your business fit for the age of net zero. Being Carbon Neutral doesn’t need to COST the EARTH
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Sperry Marine
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United Kingdom
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Maritime Transportation
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director, Defence Business
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Dec 2016 - Jul 2021
Leading NGSM's UK Defence Business Unit • Complex control systems and navigation systems programme delivery (software & hardware development) • Programme Review Authority – earned value, risk management, KPIs, schedule reviews, resource management, supplier performance management • Delivering to the Royal Navy's major surface and underwater platforms. • Through Life Support • Business development, bids & proposals • Developing and executing growth strategy, roadmaps, plans and business cases
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Rolls-Royce
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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SVP Customer Management
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2015 - 2016
Responsible for professional standards and change programmes in account management, sales & bidding processes, customer relationship management, customer satisfaction, resolution of customer issues, emergency response to major in-service incidents. • Organisational responsiveness transformation to resolving customer in-service issues• sales and account management organisational re-structuring• Key account management and CRM implementation• Senior sponsor for graduate leadership programme
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SVP Naval Services
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2012 - 2015
Globally accountable for the Naval Aftermarket Services Business. Contracting for and delivery of complex equipment and system services projects including ‘Contracts for Availability’ and infrastructure projects. • P&L accountable• Support of around 20 Navies including Royal Navy and US Navy• Leadership of a total ship support partnership in Australia• Integration of 2 US services organisations
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VP Sales - EMEA and South America, Naval
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Oct 2009 - Aug 2012
Leadership of in-country sales teams. Single point accountable for forecasting activity and hitting budget. Key country strategies, sales strategies. Relationship management to CEO / Minister / Ambassador level in UK and overseas.
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Programme Director - Afloat Support
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Jul 2008 - Oct 2009
Delivering P & L for all business with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, both ship maintenance support and new equipment sales.
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Campaigns Director
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Aug 2007 - Jul 2008
Led Sales Campaigns and bid management for New Equipment and Services opportunities. Interim role.
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Through Life Support Business Development Director
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Aug 2004 - Aug 2007
Development and bidding of new support contracting concepts and capability plans. Leadership of the Service Readiness teams prior to introduction of new products into the US Navy. Programme management of Integrated Logistic Support deliverables.
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International Aero Engines
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional General Manager, Int Aero Eng - Support
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2001 - 2004
International Aero Engines, based in Connecticut was a joint venture between Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, MTU and JAEC. Leadership of the EMEA regional network of field service offices, supporting over 30 Airlines. International Aero Engines, based in Connecticut was a joint venture between Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, MTU and JAEC. Leadership of the EMEA regional network of field service offices, supporting over 30 Airlines.
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Rolls-Royce
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Services Manager, Airlines, North Asia
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1998 - 2001
Customer accounts being Cathay Pacific, Dragonair, Pakistan and India. Leadership of Services teams in Hong Kong, Delhi and Karachi. Major event mitigation and management. Maintenance, repair and overhaul contracts. Delivered major gas turbine fleet modification programmes.
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Product Marketing Manager
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1995 - 1998
Marketing and product strategies, business cases for new products and modifications. Presentation of winning arguments to airlines and aircraft manufacturers globally.
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Advanced Technologist, Aircraft Performance
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1990 - 1995
Competitive evaluations, engineering and economic. Supporting sales through presentation of technical cases to airlines and aircraft manufacturers.
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British Airways
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United Kingdom
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Airlines and Aviation
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700 & Above Employee
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Aircraft Evaluation Engineer
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1988 - 1990
Technical evaluations contributing to selection of aircraft and engines, and evaluation of new routes Technical evaluations contributing to selection of aircraft and engines, and evaluation of new routes
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Rolls-Royce
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Aircraft Performance Engineer
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1985 - 1988
Rolls-Royce graduate engineering apprentice scheme. Future aircraft requirements capture, aeronautical engineering and performance modelling to inform product strategies Rolls-Royce graduate engineering apprentice scheme. Future aircraft requirements capture, aeronautical engineering and performance modelling to inform product strategies
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Education
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1992 - 1995
Loughborough University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) -
1982 - 1985
The University of Salford
Bachelor's degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering -
2016 -
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Prince 2 Practitioner, Project Management
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