Lawrence Wride
About Lawrence Wride
Lawrence Wride is the Delivery & Engagement Manager for NBD UK at QuEST Global, based in Bristol, England, with extensive experience in managing engineering teams and customer relationships across aerospace and other sectors.
Current Role at QuEST Global
Lawrence Wride currently serves as the Delivery & Engagement Manager at QuEST Global, focusing on the NBD UK unit in Bristol, England, United Kingdom. He is responsible for launching new engagements and maturing relationships to a steady state and scale within QuEST's UK New Business Development unit. This role demands managing engineering teams and customer relationships across sectors, including Aerospace, Space, Transport, and Defence.
Previous Positions at QuEST Global
Lawrence Wride has held several significant positions at QuEST Global. He was the Delivery Manager - UK Aerostructures in Filton from 2019 to 2020. Prior to this, he served as Programme Manager - Airbus Wing from 2016 to 2019, the Head of UK Apprenticeship Scheme from 2014 to 2017, and Design Operations Team Lead - Airbus Wing from 2013 to 2016. Earlier in his tenure, he was the Off-Shore Operations Integrator UK - Airbus Wing from 2012 to 2013.
Experience at GKN Aerospace
Before joining QuEST Global, Lawrence Wride worked at GKN Aerospace. He was a Design Team Lead - Airbus Wing from 2010 to 2012 and a Design Engineer from 2006 to 2010, both positions located in Weston-super-Mare. His roles at GKN Aerospace provided a solid foundation in design and engineering, particularly in aerospace projects.
Education Background
Lawrence Wride attended Sidcot School from 1999 to 2006 and Ashbrooke House School from 1995 to 1999. His educational background laid the groundwork for his subsequent career in engineering and management within the aerospace industry.
Skills and Expertise
Lawrence Wride has a robust experience in managing engineering teams and customer relationships. He has demonstrated proficiency in launching new engagements and maturing relationships within QuEST Global's NBD unit. Additionally, he has a proven track record of ensuring technical and commercial performance while supporting organic business development. Lawrence serves as a central point of contact, showcasing strong communication and presentation skills, addressing both customer demands and promoting growth.