Director, UK

Paul started QR_ as a data analyst in 2011 after a lengthy period at university. Paul has grown with the company (figuratively, not literally unfortunately), now looking after several UK operations.

In his early days, Paul worked on process and system development with various OEMs, more recently working to accelerate programs, most notably the UK Ventilator Challenge and ‘Project Siren’ - a joint venture between Ford and Venari – bringing a new ambulance to the market from concept to finished vehicle in 12 months.

Engagement Lead

Having previously worked for various established companies, start-ups and scale-ups, Julia has 18 years’ experience in Automotive project and program management.

Julia has managed several projects, ranging from one-off EV builds to new systems integration, and has more recently worked for a Fem-Tech company where she managed operational projects.

Outside of QR_, Julia continues to show her determination and strength demonstrated through her self-set challenges to run marathons, half-marathons and 10Ks!

Managing Director, North America

George joined QR_ after graduating in Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics from the University of Warwick in 2015, and has since progressed through various analyst and management roles.

George relocated to start up Quick Release_ Inc in the US in 2017 and having overseen the US East Business Unit, as well as being the 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 & Launch Operations. George splits his time between supporting clients across the Midwest, and spends his time outside of work bemoaning the lack of public transportation and football (Soccer) played in the States.

Senior Advisor, Consulting

Driven by an engineer's desire to fix technical problems and a second child's desire to fix organizational ones, Ian is passionate about unleashing scientific and engineering creativity to tackle some of the world's critical problems for the next generation.

After time at Rolls-Royce in a variety of roles, Ian spent 12 years with Newton helping grow the business from 4 to 180 and leading much of the work with large engineering programs, including shipbuilding, energy, rail, aerospace, subsea and automotive.

Lifelong passions don't disappear easily, and Ian is now working with Quick Release_ helping automotive and complex engineering businesses get better products to market faster and more efficiently.