Ashley Sayed

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25+ years scaling & manufacturing complex hardware engineering products from PoC to MP at Director level.
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London Area, United Kingdom, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Ashley Sayed

Ashley Sayed, has a career journey in product development, from working at Sendo and Motorola to joining TomTom. He has also set up tech accelerators and helped multi-billion corporations with innovation scale-up and change management. He has taken the transition from engineer to strategic roles and the importance of connecting design and product development with manufacturing.Ashley also provides advice for young entrepreneurs, emphasizing the need to solve a real problem, have passion, and consider scalability. He highlights the benefits of joining an incubator or accelerator to gain experience and support.Ashley's experience in high-volume manufacturing and design for manufacture has shaped his expertise in supply chain management. Ashley's experience in scaling up technology and creating a roadmap of products for companies like Apple, Nestle, PMI, Nespresso and Logitech.He emphasizes the importance of bringing in engineering and understanding the technical aspects of design. A serial entrepreneur he shares the success and failures he faced scaling multi-million dollar businesses with two exits raising over $50 million. Ashley's current venture, which focuses on helping companies set up and improve their supply chains. He highlights the importance of prioritizing health, family, and career and shares insights on hiring and standing out in the job market.Career summary:* Ashley's career in product development spans over 25 years, working with companies like Sendo, Motorola, and TomTom.* He emphasizes the importance of connecting design and product development with manufacturing and supply chain management.* Ashley advises young entrepreneurs to solve a real problem, have passion, and consider scalability when pursuing an idea.* Prioritizing health, family, and career is important for maintaining a balanced life.* Enables companies set up and improve their supply chains, considering both technical and business KPIs.* To stand out in the job market, candidates can showcase their passion and motivation, demonstrate their problem-solving skills, and provide unique insights or projects related to the company they are applying to.* Hiring is a critical process, and it is important to evaluate technical skills, communication abilities, and how candidates handle stress.* Forming good habits and continuously learning are key to personal and professional growth.

Ashley Sayed's Current Company Details

25+ years scaling & manufacturing complex hardware engineering products from PoC to MP at Director level.
Ashley Sayed Work Experience Details
  • Intretech Uk
    Ceo And Director Of R&D
    Intretech Uk Mar 2021 - Oct 2024
    London, Gb
    Based in London, UK, I lead sales, marketing, operations and hardware design engineering teams across UK, Switzerland and China that manufactures custom connected hardware solutions and robotics from concept (POC) all the way to high volume manufacturing. Covering connected consumer electronics, Child-friendly products, Consumer medical and industrial manufacturing sectors.As CEO and Director of HW I focus on delivering our key services to deliver customised hardware and software and robotics products to our customers across the globe. Key services include:- HW Design engineering- POC, EV, DV, PC & MP- Sustainable modular automation- Contract manufacturingMy key objective is to help businesses to scale new connected hardware devices via our smart contract manufacturing services. I am also responsible for promoting the Intretech brand and ongoing thought leadership behind automation and robotics using agile principles like Scrum. Intretech UK is part of the Intretech Xiamen Inc group of companies. A company listed on the Shenzhen Stock exchange, with over $1 billion in turnover. Intretech has facilities in China, Malaysia and Hungary, using a blend of 1000+ engineers, operators and support staff of over 5000 people. www.intretechuk.com
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  • Philip Morris International
    Head Of Product Quality Assurance
    Philip Morris International Feb 2019 - Mar 2021
    Lausanne, Ch
    Part of the senior management team, leading R&D development for iQOS device.Achievements: • Implement Scrum framework to manage multi engineering projects across Europe & Asia• Drive technology roadmap for device• Hired & trained 100+ people to create high performing & self-organising teams Industry: Consumer/Medical grade electronics Key skills: Scrum master, Kanban boards, CAPEX budget management, Recruitment, Self-organising team, Engineering team management, Global teams, Design & engineering, Agile, KPI & metrics
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  • Bat
    Head Of Product Development – Tobacco Heated Products
    Bat Dec 2016 - Feb 2019
    London, Gb
    Role/Sector: Lead the engineering development of game-changing disruptor technology for BAT in THP (tobacco heated products). - Developed & scaled to MP worlds’ first induction heating engine, ramping up to 50 degrees C in 10 seconds (10+ patents) - Create device architecture defining the electro-mechanical engineering to meet ISO13485 requirements.- Solved & scaled complex technical issues on PCB, BLE, Battery supply & Thermal management.- User testing & sensory testing to develop perfect product experience balancing temperature, ID, heat, taste & smoke duration.SKILLS USEDOperations Management · Industry standards · China sourcing · Problem Solving · Global Cross-Functional Team Leadership · Hardware Design · Mass Production · KPI Reporting · Performance Management · P&L Management · Contract Manufacturing · Supply Chain Management · Resource Allocation · Consumer Products · Risk Management · Stakeholder Relations · Product Lifecycle Management
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  • U+I (U And I Group Plc)
    Operations Director, Central Research Laboratory
    U+I (U And I Group Plc) Dec 2014 - Jan 2017
    London, London, Gb
    Setup & manage all operations for a technology incubator for U+I Group PLC. Developed a mentor programme for tech startups focusing on MVP & product-market fit in order to gain VC & seed funding Achievements: • Build strategy for co-working space, prototyping lab & incubator programme for 100+ tech startups • Public speaking at events, workshops and seminars on how to scale tech startups & gain VC funding Industry: Property, Software, Hardware, UX/UI Key skills: LEAN startup, VC funding, Value proposition design, Minimal viable product, UX/UI design, App development & testing, User testing, Public speaking/Pitching, Prototyping, P&L & Recruitment
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  • Karuma Innovations
    Ceo And Founder
    Karuma Innovations Jan 2010 - Dec 2014
    A tech-startup that takes wireless products into mass production in Asia. Located in Singapore I built a team of 15 covering design, HW/SW engineering, marketing, sales, web, finance, retail & operations.Achievements: • Generated sales turnover $1+ million each year over a 4-year period, operating with a gross margin of 33% • Technology development for 100+ medical products (PCB, RF & mechanics) from prototype to production • Raised £150k on BBC Dragons’ Den to launch a self-branded kid-focused tablet. Sold 10k online & to retailIndustry: Consumer electronics, Internet of Things, Medical Key skills: Sales, Client acquisition, Product management, Web development, Marketing, P&L, Balance sheet, Pitching, VC fund raising, Retail, OEM/ODM, Mass production, Technology roadmap
  • Philips
    Head Of Pmo
    Philips Nov 2008 - Jan 2010
    Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl
    Lead an entire project team of 200+ for Shaver’s & Wakeup light. Managed teams across Holland, Hong Kong & China. Defined & delivered the product vision & product development into production.Achievements: • Managed a budget of £30mio, to deliver high-end shaver to market on budget and time, selling 5mio units• Record timing for Wakeup light with production in 9 months (normally 18), by implementing a ODM model• Worked closely with marketing & design teams to deliver a gross margin of 67%, gaining ASP of £200+Industry: Consumer electronics, Medical Key skills: PMO, Product management, DFMEA, Cross-functional teams, Contract manufacturer, NPI, CAPEX & OPEX management, Supply chain management, Purchasing & procurement
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  • Tomtom
    Head Of Design And Engineering
    Tomtom Jun 2005 - Nov 2008
    Amsterdam, North Holland, Nl
    Principle lead of the entire product roadmap for GPS devices worldwide. Worked with marketing & engineering to define & deliver the software & hardware 5-year product roadmap into production. Achievements: • Delivered technology roadmap for all sat-nav products that sold 23mio units over 3.5 years• Managed teams in EU and Asia totalling 175, setting up Taipei office to work with and manage china CM’s• Promoted to head of design leading HW/SW development globally from concept ID to mass productionIndustry: Consumer electronics, GPS, Wireless Key skills: Wireless & mobile, Technology & portfolio roadmap, Software development, EMEA, APAC sales, Product development lifecycle, Engineering team management, Taiwan/China relations, ODM
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  • Tomtom
    Senior Project Manager
    Tomtom Jun 2005 - Jun 2006
    Amsterdam, North Holland, Nl
    - Reporting to the VP of Engineering- Responsibility for the Project management of Product design, Development and Product marketing of Personal Navigation Devices (PND) for TomTom globally. - Tasked with managing the teams, which represents Purchasing, Logistics, Mechanical, Electrical engineering, Software, Product managers, Manufacturing, Compliance and QA Test. - Managing contract manufacturers Foxconn, Quanta and IAC, - Deliver the product roadmap on time, within the agreed cost to the correct quality. - Formulated overall project plans, prepared budgets and track/trace all actions for timely delivery.
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  • Google
    Director Of Hardware Engineering
    Google Jan 2005 - Jun 2005
    Mountain View, Ca, Us
    Manage & lead cross-functional team to deliver thinnest mobile phone in the world (RAZR) to global markets. Worked closely with Motorola quality & supply chain groups to mass-produce different parts & sub-assemblies.Achievements: • Lead team of 10 to design & engineer thinnest mobile phone in the world at 10.5mm. Obtained highest quality test pass that lead to return rate of 2% by using 6sigma & agile methods• Work with plastic & metal supplier to create complex chassis assembly that reduced overall part cost by 15%.• Pioneered flex PCB sub-assemblies that became standard for future mobiles (patented) used by iPhone
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  • Motorola Mobility (A Lenovo Company)
    Senior Design Engineering Manager
    Motorola Mobility (A Lenovo Company) 2003 - 2005
    Chicago, Illinois, Us
    - Responsible for the transition of Sendo UK to Sendo Singapore office to lead the design and manufacture of 2.5G mobile Devices. - Traveled extensively all over SE Asia to China, Taiwan, Japan, India, South Korea to audit and select Tier one manufacturing facilities and suppliers. - Streamline the supply chain, reduce costs, and increase quality by reducing reject rates and product returns.- Mechanical team of seven to produce a new platform and architecture to be manufactured totally in SE Asia. This gained 8% reduction in BOM cost.
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  • Sendo
    Senior Mechanical Designer
    Sendo Apr 1997 - Jun 2003
    - Joined Sendo when the company was a start up with 10 employees, which grew to over 400. - Responsible for the mechanical design and project management of mid tier and high tier phones that were designed and manufactured in Britain, China and the Czech Republic, and distributed across nine countries in Europe and Asia. - Responsible for design and tooling budgets for over ten phones in three years- Setup team capable of designing and engineering a mobile phone in less than 6 months- Research and developed HW for the world's first Smartphone (Z100) using Windows OS- Supply Chain Management to reduce costs, and increase quality to reduce reject rates & increase yields- Transferred to Singapore to set up design team and implement quality control systems

Ashley Sayed Skills

Product Development Industrial Design Mechanical Cross Functional Project Management Tooling Design For Manufacturing Odm Machine Tools Cross Functional Team Leadership Entrepreneurship Business Strategy Pro Engineer Product Management Manufacturing Product Marketing Start Ups Strategy Mobile Devices Product Design Management Project Planning Project Management Engineering Telecommunications Program Management Product Lifecycle Management Consumer Electronics User Experience User Centered Design Mobile Technology Electronics Supply Chain Mobile Applications Supply Chain Management Outsourcing Leadership Quality Assurance Design Thinking Design Strategy Product Innovation Experience Design Innovation Management Rapid Prototyping Crm Strategic Design Service Design Design Management Six Sigma R&d Lean Manufacturing

Ashley Sayed Education Details

  • University Of Westminster
    University Of Westminster
    Psychology
  • Sandy Upper School
    Sandy Upper School

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