
Paul Byrne
Experienced performance proven senior leadership roles driving global business growth, operating income expansion, and program execution at Lear... | Coventry, England, United Kingdom
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Paul Byrne’s Expertise Experienced performance proven senior leadership roles driving global business growth, operating income expansion, and program execution at Lear Corporation. Roles including both European and UK locations in both the Interiors (Seating) and Electrical (EDS) segments of the automotive industry. Currently leading the Program Management Office and Business Development Sales functions, driving European growth with established OEMs and emerging start-ups, resulting in new sales awards exceeding 2.6 billion. As the Director of the Program Management Office, Advanced Sales, Business Development, and CTO functions, I manage a team of 40, including 15 direct reports. With over 25 years of management experience in the automotive industry, I have a proven track record of developing strategies, implementing technical solutions, and providing leadership to customer-facing and internal sales and program management teams. I possess a deep understanding of sales and marketing, JIT manufacturing, program/launch management, quality systems, and product development. I am known for building strong teams, excelling in financial management, and fostering positive customer relationships through effective communication at all levels. Throughout my career, I have held engineering, sales, and program management positions in Electrical, EDS, and Interior Seating, building a global network and consistently achieving improved efficiency, reduced operating costs, and enhanced performance within tight deadlines and budgets. I have overseen European cost optimization technology implementation for clients across Europe, Russia, and South Africa, including BMW, Audi, Porsche, Stellantis, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes, Nissan, and Renault. In 2013, I launched and opened the first CTO-dedicated facility in India, ensuring best practices across China, Europe, and North America.
Paul Byrne’s Current Industry Lear
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Byrne’s Prior Industry
Fosroc
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United Technologies
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Lear
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The Arbinger Institute
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Work Experience

Lear
Group Director | Program Management & Sales
Sun Oct 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
Lear
+ Business Development Start Up OEMS (Europe/China/USA footprints)
Tue Feb 01 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Oct 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Lear
+ Platform Director - Stellantis (Launch of new Lear Ellesmere Port Facility and k9 into UK)
Tue Feb 01 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Oct 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Lear
+ Sales and Program Director - Global Arrival EV Vehicles
Mon Jun 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Oct 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Lear
Director of Business Development Sales, Program Management and Regional CTO
Wed Apr 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Oct 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The Arbinger Institute
European Arbinger ‘Outward Mindset’ - Leadership & Self Deception Facilitator
Fri Jun 01 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Oct 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Lear
Platform Director - Jaguar Landrover 3x MLA Mid Car Lines
Tue May 01 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Wed Apr 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Lear
Regional Director - Cost & Technology Optimisation
Tue Nov 01 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Wed Apr 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Lear
Sales Director - Business Development Advanced Sales
Tue Nov 01 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Wed Apr 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Lear
Divisional CTO Europe & Advanced Sales - Developing European Growth & Managing Cost & Sales Targets
Thu Aug 01 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Feb 01 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Lear
European Technical Cost Reduction Manager (Europe, Russia, S.Africa)
Sun Jan 01 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu Jan 01 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Lear
UK - Senior Platform Manager - Seating Systems
Sat Mar 01 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Jan 01 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Lear
UK Cost Reduction Manager (TVM + Monozukuri) - JLR, Nissan, Ford Europe
Wed Feb 01 2006 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Mon Dec 01 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Lear
Senior Electrical Systems Design Engineer
Mon Jan 01 2001 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu Jun 01 2006 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
United Technologies
Senior EDS (Electrical Distribution Systems) Engineer
Thu Jun 01 2000 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Mon Jan 01 2001 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
United Technologies
Resident and Launch Engineer - Range Rover 38A
Wed Sep 01 1999 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu Jun 01 2000 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
United Technologies
Electrical Circuit & Wiring Harness Engineer - All Body Systems
Fri Jan 01 1999 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Aug 01 1999 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
United Technologies
Electrcial Circuit Simulation & Drawings Engineer
Mon Jun 01 1998 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Tue Dec 01 1998 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Fosroc
Sales and Marketing
Tue Jan 01 1991 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Wed Jan 01 1997 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)