Cross-sector lessons for successfully scaling production in complex supply chains.

Paul joined Quick Release_ after a lengthy period at university. Starting out as a data analyst in 2011, Paul has grown with the company (figuratively, not literally unfortunately) and now looks after operations in the UK. In his early days he worked on process and system development within some of our OEM clients.

More recently he worked on accelerated programmes, most notably the UK Ventilator Challenge and Project Siren, a joint venture between Ford and Venari to bring a new ambulance to the market from concept to finished vehicle in 12 months.

Claire joined QR_ in 2014 and has progressed through to leadership from a trainee project analyst, now supporting QR_'s Aerospace and Defence engagements and relationships in addition to her broader leadership responsibilities.

Passionate about Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Claire helps drive various changes to ensure QR_ moves in the right direction as well as sharing wider within the industry.

George joined QR_ in the UK after graduating in Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics from the University of Warwick in 2015. He relocated to Michigan in 2017 to help start up Quick Release_ Inc, and having overseen the US East Business Unit while also serving as account manager for the Ford North America account, he became Managing Director for North America in late 2023.

George's areas of expertise are BoM Validation, Prototype Builds and Launch Operations. He splits his time between supporting clients across the Midwest and California, and spends his time outside of work bemoaning the lack of public transportation and football (soccer) in the States.

Having left University in 2016 with an Astrophysics Master's degree, Will has worked his way through the ranks at QR_ and is now part of the ADS leadership team.

Will also runs the Product Use Case workstream within QR_, looking to improve the external facing content the Company is able to produce, and provide a platform for everyone to contribute to company growth.

Matthew joined Quick Release_'s Service Offerings team in 2023 with 8 years of previous experience in automotive and EV start-ups.

Matthew is a specialist in Variant Configuration Management, but he has a wide range of Product Data Management experience and is always happy to offer his opinions on how best to get stuff done.

Matthew's education was in environment and earth sciences, and to this day he is passionate about tackling the challenges of climate change and plastic waste so we can leave the world a better place for future generations.

Simon is a senior advisor to QR_'s ADS practice, bringing a history of leadership in defence and the aviation and aerospace industries.

Luke is an experienced Engineering & Technology Director and Chief Engineer with over 35 years of industrial experience spanning the Aerospace, Defence, Power & Industrial Sectors. His experience was built mainly with Rolls-Royce plc (28yrs) but also with BAE Systems Air Sector and Weir Group. Luke left corporate life in 2022 and has now built a portfolio of advisory and consultancy roles that help businesses and academic institutions transform or grow their impact.

Luke has been an advisor with Quick Release_ since 2022 as he genuinely believes we have something really unique, valuable and potentially disruptive to offer across all sectors and throughout the product lifecycle. Luke's an active Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, Institute of Mechanical Engineers and Royal Aeronautical Society.