Qinesis Team Biography – Simon J Walton

Business & Engineering Consultant

Simon is a customer focused Senior Leader with approximately 30 years of experience within the power generation industry. Simon has proven experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Design, Service, as well as team leadership.

Simon spent 32 years in the Power Generation Industry, progressing through a variety of roles & providing mentoring to future engineers. Before focusing on his own consultancy business in 2020, Simon worked within Cummins in various regional & global roles with responsibilities ranging from Education & Skills, Business Development, Research & Development, Customer Service, Management & Delivery of projects.

With over 30 years’ experience of working directly with businesses of all sizes, Simon is passionate about skills & helping engineers & companies to achieve growth within their market segments. Simon has a detailed understanding of the skills landscape & a good knowledge of business support & funding. Trained in six sigma & lean, business processes, cost reduction, improvement & operational excellence.

Qualifications:
BSc 1st Class Honours in Electrical Engineering (De Montfort University) – NVQ Level 4 Engineering Manufacture – Electrical Engineering Technician Apprentice EITB Registered

Pro Bono:
Various volunteer & fundraising activities for charities & local community

Interests:
Travelling, food, rugby, socialising

Skills:
Strategic Skills Planning – Training & Development Management – Coaching & Mentoring – Customer Service – Key Account Management – Market Segment Deep Dives – Bid Writing – Business Support – Employer & Stakeholder Engagement – Networking – Business Development – Project & Programme Management

Doppelgänger:
Rugby Union player for Northampton Saints & England