Paul Newcombe

Paul Newcombe has a diverse work experience spanning over several years and industries. Paul currently works as an Engineering Manager at Pavegen, where they lead the Production and Technical teams in developing and producing innovative Kinetic Pavements that generate energy from footsteps. Prior to this, they worked at Hanovia Ltd as a New Product Development Manager from 2021 to 2023.

From 2020 to 2021, Paul served as the Technical and Design Manager at Kingspan Water & Energy. Before that, they worked at IMO Carwash as a Group Development Engineer from 2013 to 2020. In this role, they focused on developing new solutions for conveyor car washes and improving customer experience and wash performance. Notable achievements include improving recycled water quality and implementing a successful premium wash program.

Paul also had experience in the food and beverage industry. Paul served as a Technical Manager at Costa Coffee from 2011 to 2013, where they rebranded the original Coffee Nation solution to Costa and redesigned the vending solution to enhance the offer and reduce costs. Earlier, they served as a Technical Manager at Coffee Nation from 2007 to 2013, where they led the development of the first successful touch screen gourmet coffee machine.

Furthermore, Paul worked at Kraft Jacobs Suchard as a Senior Program Leader from 2006 to 2007. Their role involved program leadership responsibilities. Prior to that, they worked at Aqualisa Products Limited as a New Product Development Manager from 1996 to 2005. In this role, they managed a team of engineers and technicians and delivered multiple new and groundbreaking products.

Paul's earliest work experience was at FW Talbot, where they served as a Development Manager from 1991 to 1996. Paul led a team of engineers and focused on designing cost-effective underground water fittings and allied equipment.

Overall, Paul Newcombe has a strong background in engineering and product development across various industries, with a focus on innovation and improving customer experience.

Paul Newcombe has a Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) with a field of study in Business Administration and Management, General from Kingston University. Paul also has a HND in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Portsmouth. There is no specific information available about the duration of their studies or the years in which they attended these universities.