Paul Crabtree

Paul Crabtree is an Associate Director at Quick Release (Automotive) Ltd, where significant contributions have led to the company's growth from approximately 15 employees to over 160 globally. Paul manages a portfolio of four business streams with an annual turnover exceeding £500k and has a strong background in business development, notably expanding a niche start-up consultancy from 11 to 85 employees in four years. Previously, as a Senior Project Manager at Ford Motor Company, Paul was responsible for delivering global projects and collaborating with international counterparts. Paul earned a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and a BSc in Sports Technology from the University of Bath, where Ph.D. research focused on the design and manufacture of bespoke foot orthoses.