Non Executive director & technical Advisor, HISM

  • Advised one or more organizations
  • Networked with other professionals
  • Earned one or more college degrees
  • Limited-edition achievement recognizing early members of Workfolio
  • Endorsed by co-workers or clients
  • Has had direct reports in an organization
  • Donates time to philanthropic causes or organizations

Summary

Paul Cotton
Non-Executive Director, Retired Head of ISM, Technical Advisory Board Member, Engineering Consultant, Advisor and Coach.
A focused and pragmatic NED & Technical Advisory Board Member. Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society. Demonstrated successes in a diverse range of disciplines across the full product life cycle. Energetic executer of continuous innovation in Engineering products, capability, processes and enterprise applications. Experienced in building and sustaining high value relationships . Creator of performing teams that deliver. Accomplished in mentoring and coaching for successful careers.

Timeline

  1. -
    Engineering Function Lead, Rolls-Royce plc
  2. -
    Chief Design Engineer, Rolls-Royce plc
  3. -
    Chief Engineer, Rolls-Royce plc
  4. -
    Director, NED & Technical Advisor, Retired HISM, Quancho Limited, Quick Release, Vertical Aerospace, EGE Engineering Services, Airbus

NED & Advisory Boards

Open to new opportunities

Advisory Services offered

  • Non-Executive Director
    Strategy, Compliance, people
  • Engineering Consultancy
    STRATEGY, PROBLEM SOLVING, REQUIREMENTS, SYSTEMS ENG, DESIGN, DEV'T & VERIFICATION, ENG PROCESSES
  • Mentoring & Coaching
    I COACH ENGINEERS THROUGH THEIR TECHNICAL CHALLENGES AND ADVISE ON CAREER DEVELOPMENT.
  • Scroll down for what people say about me.
  • Contact me  using the form at bottom of this page.

Education

  • Degree
    Bachelors Aeronautical Engineering - Bath University

Professional Recognition

  • Chartered Engineer and Fellow
    Royal Aeronautical Society

Interests

  • People
    People are fascinating.  There is always so much to be gained from talking through something.
  • Technology
    ALL THINGS NEW HOLD AN INTEREST FOR ME.  THE MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY THE BETTER.

My Results

  • Many
    appreciate my coaching Style & enjoy the results
  • £M's
    saved for my clients
  • Saved
    TiMe, Effort & Stress

Skills

  • Strategy, Company, Products
    14
  • Engineering leadership
    20+
  • Coaching
    20+
  • Problem solving
    20+
  • programme management
    20+
  • Process mapping
    12
  • public speaking
    2

What People Say

Jailin Wang - Manufacturing Engineer
Paul is a great Coach and we have regular sessions together. I really like the way Paul think about problems, and feel very impressed by his leadership style. Paul gave me lots of practical guidance to overcome challenges, best ways to prioritise tasks in my work and how to speak with stakeholders from different background to implement working plan more efficiently. When I found my own interest in project management, Paul also gave me practical advice on how to spend my time to gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience in this field, and what kind of useful resource could be approached both internally and externally. Paul also has massive experience regarding CV modification, interview recruitment, and great networking in different fields. If you are seeking coaching regarding job seeking, career progression, presentation skills and UK life experience, Paul is the one to be your best coach!
Gabriel Gonzalez - Technical Assistant to the Chief Technology Officer
Thank you very much! I really appreciate your guidance and pearls of wisdom all these years. Undoubtedly, you played an important role in me getting here
Bjorn Herrmann - Chief Service Engineer
Paul, It has been a pleasure working with you where I learned a lot.
Sumeet Shah - Project Manager
Hi Paul. Thank you for all the advice, support and encouragement you've given me over the years. Here's hoping to cross paths again in future! Wishing you the very best for the future. Sumeet
Daniel Garnon - Head of Export control
All the very best for your next adventures Paul. Really enjoyed working with you and I learned a lot from you.
Saima Anwar - Programme Manager
Thank you for all your support during my time working for the Trent 900 Team
Luciano Pischedda - Aerospace Engineer
All the best Paul, thank you for all the coaching and the growth opportunities that you offered me when I was working for you, I have learnt so much from those days.
Steven Bowen - Engineering Manager
Congratulations Paul, first boss when I arrived and one of the best! I always remember those early meetings with Aircelle and the valuable and unique negotiating skills. So many other lessons and memories too you've left me and so many people. All the best. Steve
Folayo Osekita - Project & Programme Manager
Paul, thank you for the coaching and advice when I was working for you during my first year off the graduate scheme. Folayo
Sam Yeoman - Graduate Design Engineer
You gave me some solid advice a couple of years back that has influenced a lot of decisions since!


Olivier Lacombe - Airbus Safety Manager
I really appreciate having you on the project bringing your experience to the fresh and smart guys and providing good views to support us in steering in the best direction, always with a smile. I am looking forward to seeing you back in Toulouse on this project. Â All the best.


Eric Escrich - Airbus Manager
"Many thanks Paul, a big honor on my side to have shared this time so far with you. Unless there is a big change of assumptions not yet known in front of us, and provided you are still interested, I count on you for the after pause break. Let's keep in touch and see you soon.Airbus Leader"
Graeme Plenderleith - Bluebear
Through the journey of moving on from Rolls-Royce to pastures new, you’ve helped me immensely. Indeed I would describe you as one of the chief catalysts that has enabled me to move on from Rolls-Royce to Blue Bear Systems through encouragement, support and proof reading my CV.
Some of the Reaction Engines outcome
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Images

  • Chartership
    Chartership
  • RAeS Fellowship 2005
    RAeS Fellowship 2005
  • So proud to be advising Quick Release & EGE Engineering Services
    So proud to be advising Quick Release & EGE Engineering Services

My Blog,  quancho Limited.

Distracted

So why so little for so long.  Two simple reasons.  One can't talk about a lot of what one's clients until things go public and there is a distraction in my life.

Work life balance has been pivoting toward Paragliding.  Here is a picture from my remote landing some few kilometers from the take off hill at the end of the Stanage escarpment.  What is there not to like about the big outdoors, particularly is you are going to fly over it at a few thousand feet.

I was retrieved by a nice young...

Location

Ambergate, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

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