Hi, I'm DavidWright.

This is my not-so-traditional CV.

An engineering business leader...

with a passion

for turning ideas into reality

with great teams.

Like these...

I've lived here.Worked with colleagues,

suppliers, partners andcustomers here *.

Am British & Canadian,and a global citizen.

Was born here.

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I've worked on projects, products, andwith people at these companies...

Some tasks I've done...

Business analysis & strategic planningBusiness analysis & strategic planningInnovation and research & developmentInnovation and research & developmentHands-on CAD design, manufacturing &Hands-on CAD design, manufacturing &

industrial engineeringindustrial engineeringInternational supply chainInternational supply chainQuality systems & auditingQuality systems & auditingOperations managementOperations managementGeneral managementGeneral management

HR & staff CPDHR & staff CPDProject managementProject management

Marketing B2C & B2BMarketing B2C & B2BManagement consultingManagement consultingPresentations & trainingPresentations & training

eCommerce, BI, & KM architectingeCommerce, BI, & KM architecting

With these job titles... Technical Consultant (Head of Marketing) at TAG-McLarenTechnical Consultant (Head of Marketing) at TAG-McLaren VP Research & Development, Supply Chain Director at in-VP Research & Development, Supply Chain Director at in-

formedformed Chief Scientist & Engineer, VP Strategic Alliances & MarketingChief Scientist & Engineer, VP Strategic Alliances & Marketing

at Braintechat Braintech Principal Partner at GE ConsultingPrincipal Partner at GE Consulting

Consulting Professor at Kwantlen Polytechnic UniversityConsulting Professor at Kwantlen Polytechnic University Head of New Products at Whitewater WestHead of New Products at Whitewater West

R&D Project Manager & Risks Officer at Pursuit DynamicsR&D Project Manager & Risks Officer at Pursuit Dynamics Engineering & Quality Manager at Wyman-GordonEngineering & Quality Manager at Wyman-Gordon

Engineering Programme Manager at HydratightEngineering Programme Manager at Hydratight General Manager, Quality & Operations Director at CubewanoGeneral Manager, Quality & Operations Director at Cubewano

Industrial Engineering Manager at LearIndustrial Engineering Manager at Lear

In these sectors... AerospaceAerospace AutomotiveAutomotive

Civils, construction & leisure waterslideCivils, construction & leisure waterslide ElectronicsElectronics

FMCGFMCG Energy & utilitiesEnergy & utilities

eCommerceeCommerce Industrial automation, materials handlingIndustrial automation, materials handling

& robotics& robotics Medical Devices & ImplantsMedical Devices & Implants

Oil & GasOil & Gas Resources &MiningResources &Mining

SMEsSMEs

Helping people develop “Brave New World” products,

and to continuously improve with“Faster, Better, Cheaper” solutions,

and start new groups and businesses,

to generate wealth and jobs.

I have a passion for elegant solutions,

getting great results with diverse teams,

Taking a balanced perspective on theshifting “sweet spots” of technicalengineering capability, and thecommercial competitive marketplaceopportunity.

Yikes!

Interested in my formal education?

Degrees from great universitieswhen working in industry...

University of Birmingham University of Birmingham

BEng Manufacturing EngineeringBEng Manufacturing Engineering

Loughborough University Loughborough University

PhD Manufacturing EngineeringPhD Manufacturing EngineeringMBA BusinessMBA Business

Where I learnt about value chains,technology impacts, bigger picturestrategies, sustainability, innovation, completing projects in teams, commerce,and making products that matter.

I like to meet peopleand share ideas...

Networking with professionalNetworking with professionalassociations and conferences-associations and conferences-

IET, CMA, RSA, and IEEE.IET, CMA, RSA, and IEEE. Trade groups and shows.Trade groups and shows.

A chartered engineer sinceA chartered engineer since1998 (mechanical/software1998 (mechanical/software

bias).bias).

I like to learn new skills.

I'm great at...

value-adding hands-on engineeringof complex patented systems,

project management and businessconsulting across sectors,

being a marketing lead sellingsoftware & engineered systems,

Not me- “Door to Door” film image...

as an operations executiveleading teams and new ventures,

and running the whole show asGeneral Manager, ManagingDirector or CEO (on/dealing with boards for 20 + years).

Like the TV show.. Great team, focus and results!

So what; how does that impact us? Driving innovation

Empowered teams Delighted clients

Product portfolio lifecycleoptimisation

Organisational development Assured quality Reduced costs

Increased revenues Better reporting &

communications World Class KPI results wins

Don't take my word for it...Awarded Honorary Research Fellowship in Mechanical Engineering at the

University of Birmingham, UK (2010).

“excellent consulting professor.. contributions to departmental initiatives havebeen widely praised by students, colleagues, and administrators. .

employs an enthusiastic teaching style.. engages students with appliedexamples..is a devoted mentor.. I highly recommend him..” Ron Shay,

Chair of Business Management Department, Kwantlen UniversityCollege.

Winner 2003 Henry Ford Technology Award by Ford Motor Company inrecognition of Braintech's 3D-Vision Guided Robotics parts handlingtechnology. This Award program recognizes Ford's highest level of

technical achievement by employees and suppliers. Roles: creation ofengineering quality, document, design processes, and operations

systems to world-class standards; and extensive liaison with Ford.

“..a tremendous asset for any company- whether on focused consultingengagements, or as an extremely competent executive” Vince Taylor,

VP, Braintech.

“..proved an invaluable contributor to the thought process of the consultingorganization.. provided quality of thought and direction.. recommended

without hesitation” Brian Thomas, Managing Director, TA-Fluor.

World Champion- Formula One Constructors Title, at TAG-McLaren, 1998.

IEE (now IET) top 1% Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Award.

Finalist, European IT awards, 1996 (e-engineering).

IProdE Award, University of Birmingham, 1991.

When I'm not working I...

compete in BBQ & food cookoffs,

enjoy travel, culture, art & literature,landscapes & languages,

explore musicality throughdancing CEROC & going to gigs,

and volunteer at Oxfam and support VSO.

Enough about me.

How can I help you?

Get in touch

dr.dtwright@gmail.com

@davetwright

davetwright

http://uk.linkedin.com/in/davidtwright

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