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Simon Wright Marketing / Strategy / Planning and Compliance

Simon Wright

A highly accomplished Operations, Project Management, and R&D Director with a proven track record of leading large-scale manufacturing turnarounds and driving product innovation. Simon combines his extensive operational expertise with a passion for technological advancements, consistently exceeding goals and delivering €multi-million contracts. ​​Passionate about innovation and technology.

Expertise

Turnaround Expertise: Proven ability to lead complex business and manufacturing turnarounds, leading to significant improvements in profitability, efficiency, and quality.

Project Management: Adept at planning, executing, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Experienced in Agile methodologies.

Operational Excellence: Extensive experience in optimizing production processes, supply chains, and quality systems.

Innovation & Product Development: Passionate about developing new products and bringing them to market. Proven ability to secure funding and manage the R&D process.

Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams. Excellent communicator who can effectively engage with all levels of an organization, including senior management.

Global Experience: Proven success working in international environments with multicultural teams. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, with a working knowledge of Italian and Japanese.

Professional Experience

Marketing/ Strategy / Planning and Compliance | Your Excellent Health Service – (YEAR)

Simon leads YEHS’s marketing initiatives, crafting effective, data-driven campaigns; shapes the organization’s long-term vision by analyzing market trends and identifying growth opportunities; ensures precise project planning and execution; and maintains rigorous compliance with industry regulations to protect the organization’s integrity.

Wright-SQCDP Solutions & The Wright Solutions – Global (May 2010 – Present)

Founder and Managing Director: Established and led this organizational transformation consultancy, managing operations, contract negotiations, new business development, program management, and leading diverse transformation/turnaround projects globally.

Project Director | Daifuku Oceania (France) (Nov 2022 – Present)

Led the design, development, production, sales, and service of airport and parcel sorting systems, and manufacturing/distribution systems.
Successfully delivered several upgrade programs for FedEx France, achieving 100% on-time delivery and leading daily technical reviews with the customer.

Operations Director (Interim) | IMESA SpA (Italy) (Apr 2021 – Oct 2022)

Restructured the company, reducing headcount and transferring production, leading to a €4 million turnaround in annual losses.
Developed and implemented new project management processes, driving operational improvements across all areas.

Project Director (Multiple Interim Roles) (Feb 2021 – Present)

Led projects for Industrias Galfer S.A. (Spain), Ecosave Installations Ltd. (UK), and T-T-M (Test-Track-Monitor Ltd) (UK), achieving significant improvements in operational efficiency, cost reduction, and product development.

Career Highlights
  • Secured £30,000 in funding for the development of an innovative medical-use iMask with intelligent features.
  • Led the development of an FFP3/N99 mask with British Aerospace and PPE providers, securing a potential £15 million pipeline business.
  • Improved quality systems at Aptiv (Morocco) from 59% to 82% and on-time submissions from 80% to 100%.
  • Increased efficiencies by 50% through production and quality improvements at Bentley Motors (UK).
  • Successfully transferred production and reduced headcount by 52% at Jost (UK).
Education
  • CEDEP – Executive Development Program (Mini MBA) | INSEAD, Fontainebleau, France
  • HND: Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Yeovil College, UKHNC:
  • Aeronautical & Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Royal Naval Engineering College, UK
Additional Information

Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, with a working knowledge of Italian and Japanese (currently studying Italian).

Proficient in numerous software applications, including MS Office Suite, Project Management tools, and Engineering Design Software.

Key Skills
  • Project & Programme Management
  • Business Leadership & Transformation
  • Operational Efficiencies
  • Business Needs Analysis & Growth Strategy
  • Cost Savings
  • Business Restructuring
  • Process Design
  • Production Management
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Best Practice Implementation
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Senior Stakeholder Management & Engagement
  • R&D
  • Product Innovation, Strategy & Development
  • Quality Improvements
  • Problem Solving
  • Constant Innovation
  • Supplier Development