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.