Paul Crayford

Paul Crayford is a seasoned professional in operations consulting and decision intelligence, currently serving as a Client Partner at Aera Technology since January 2020. Prior experience includes a distinguished tenure at KPMG UK from October 2005 to January 2020, where roles ranged from Director in Operations Consulting to Senior Manager for Operational Excellence and Senior Consultant. Crayford has extensive expertise in transforming operational performance for diverse sectors, particularly within FMCG companies and retailers. Earlier in their career, Crayford worked at GKN Driveline as Acting Head of Logistics and Lean Manufacturing Facilitator. Academic qualifications include a First Class Honours MEng degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Sheffield, complemented by foundational education at Wirral Grammar School for Boys.