Vice President, Strategic Projects and Operations – Mexico Director of Operations – Europe
Paul Cairney has a distinguished 30-year career in senior leadership capacity in various sectors, including manufacturing, construction, product development, renewable energy, and power plant engineering.
Paul is also a Veteran of HM Royal Air Force and holds degrees in both Industrial Engineering and in Supply & Logistics Management.
Before joining JST, Paul held prominent positions, including Chief Operating Officer of four prior companies in technology development, construction and renewable energy.
Paul has also lead his own consulting firm since 2014, specializing in investor due diligence, turnarounds, manufacturing optimization, technology commercialization, and waste-to-energy projects.
This innovative spirit is evident as a co-inventor of four US Patents in Gasification Reactor technologies and in revitalizing several companies from near-closure to significant growth.
With a global impact integrating ISO standards, Lean principles, and successful ventures in steel, aluminum, wastewater treatment, military solutions, and oil & gas,
Paul embodies innovation and operational excellence, consistently driving success across international markets.
Paul also brings entrepreneurial drive as a Board Member to worthwhile local charities, fighting for racial injustice, at trouble youth and youth career mentoring.