Gareth McGrath Ph.D.

 

Gareth McGrath - Professional Summary:  

 

A positive, proactive and dynamic professional Science and Engineering specialist, combining strong business acumen with a proven track record of success in terms of delivering multi-million pound business in competitive industry sectors, including medical; power generation; consumer goods, automotive and filtration. Able to demonstrate industry and product expertise required to maintain profitable growth effectively and a strong market presence. A motivational and inspirational leader capable of coaching and empowering individuals to fulfil their potential, whilst ensuring they make a positive contribution to the business.
• Created a consortia to establish the UK as a dominant competitor for fuel cells and batteries, valued at >£1m
• Produced supply chain using the laser welding technology of Gentex to manufacture a new product for a client and generate >$6m income and $½m Royalty stream
• Implemented new manufacturing routes to reduce cycle times by 70%
• Trained team in sales techniques to reduce selling cycle by 50%
• Board level negotiation experience in a wide scope of countries, including Japan. Korea Germany, France & USA
Beyond my achievements and success, I bring a level of passion that sets me apart. I take personal pride in every aspect of my work and strive to achieve excellence and beyond in every new opportunity. I am seeking a new challenge and want to be part of something dynamic and important. 

 

Gareth McGrath - Professional Experience: 

 

2003-2009 Global Business Manager, Gentex Corporation - UK
• Gentex Corporation is focused on the safety and preservation of life, offering a wide range of leading products, materials and technologies, with a turnover of about $150m in 2008 and 700 employees.
• The focus of my role is to provide vibrant leadership and direction for everyday business activities of Clearweld Group reporting directly into the Vice President of Technology and Business Development
• Clearweld is an innovative plastics joining technology commercialised through Gentex as part of the strategy to develop commercial markets for products
• Spearheading the development of business activities and marketing strategies within identified segments through detailed market analysis, which identified microfluidics, fuel cells and medical products as sectors for growth at greater than $1m pa, with market penetration strategies through Partnerships
• Accountable for sourcing new business opportunities and potential Partners for the global supply chain, which was achieved through my global networking skills and contacts throughout each sector
• Carrying out extensive in depth negotiations with board level executives establishing requirements facilitating profitable business growth from a Greenfield technology to >$½m in 2008.
• Forging and maintaining strong working relationships with sales channel partners and other key players in the value chain to build market access and penetrate key market segments with the value proposition.
• Developing robust marketing plans and generating increased leads through independent channels and partnerships, quality sales leads were increased by 40% through the plan, which included a new website design and focused marketing to reduce costs, but increase value for money
• Integration of technologies into the company's core product platforms to drive business growth in its major defence related markets, including the introduction of new materials into military helmet to reduce weight and improve ballistic performance

1989-2003 TWI - U.K.

1998-2003 Manager of Polymer Technology Section
• TWI is a global company delivering world class value to its Members, through research, consultancy and training services in welding and joining, engineering, NDT inspection, materials, surfacing, and lifecycle integrity
• TWI has over 2000 members in over 60 countries including some of the most influential companies in the world
• Gaining further promotion after growing the business by 100% in 5 years, responsible for managing day-to-day activities for the Group to meet Industrial Members needs, business requirements and Corporate Goals
• Accountable for leading commercial activities for Clearweld®, an innovative laser welding technology for plastics and negotiating the licence agreement to accrue a minimum annual Royalty of $32,000, with the potential for significant growth to $1m pa upon maturity
• Driving forward increased sales levels generating increased sales across a wide range of sectors and companies
Successfully writing numerous major proposals in key sectors and technologies including Medical, Oil &
Gas; Aerospace; Construction & Engineering; Automotive; Adhesives and Structural Integrity
• Providing leadership and direction for a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the delivery of a variety of
projects across multi sectors, including development work on the A380 wing
• Managing the TWI Corporate R&D programme for plastics, adhesives, composites and ceramics involving cohesive strategic collaboration with all TWI Member Companies
• Technical advisor to the UK government for adhesives and plastics, in addition to managing strategic projects

1994-1998: Manager Centre for Adhesive Technology

• Achieving promotion to Business Manager accountable for business throughout the takeover of The Centre for Adhesive Technology and preparation of the Business Plan and Financial growth strategies during the merger

1991-1994 :Section Manager, Plastics Composites & Adhesives
1989-1991 : Senior Project Engineer, Engineering Department
1987-1989 : Senior Research Engineer - Composite Structures, RAE - U K
1984-1987 : Research Assistant, Sheffield City Polytechnic - U.K.
1984-1984 : Works Metallurgist, Flame Hardeners - U.K.
1976-1984 : Melting Shop Manager/Metallurgist, F M Parkin Ltd. - U.K.
1975-1976 : Metallurgist, F M Parkin Ltd. - U.K.

 

 

Gareth McGrath - Education:

 

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

 

Masters: Business Administration (2001)
PhD: Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites (1988)
BSc. Hons: Metallurgy (1981)
HNC: Metallurgy with Eng (1977)
3 A Levels and 9 O Levels

 

AFFILIATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

 

• Member of TWI Research Board
• Chairman of British and International Standards Committees
• Member of Defence and Scientific Advisory Committee
• Chairman of EWF Committee to develop and implement training and certification of adhesive bonding personnel
• Co-author of "Requirements for Adhesive Personnel"
• Author of over 60 technical papers (copies available on request)

  

Gareth McGrath - Interests include: Reading, walking, travel and family

 

 

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