Corin Wren
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Engagement Model Offered
Day Rate / Hourly Rate; Technical / Advisory; Project Based; Interim / Contract; Full time Transition
Suited to Organisational Types
Start-ups; Scale-ups; SME; Corporate
Corin is a technical programme and project delivery leader with over 30 years of experience across automotive, emerging technology, R&D and manufacturing scale-up, including Ceres Power, Ricardo and WMG.
He specialises in leading complex engineering programmes from research and development through to implementation and industrialisation. Combining a strong engineering background with structured programme management, Corin helps organisations manage risk, align cross-functional teams and maintain control of resources, schedules and budgets, bringing proven delivery expertise to both established businesses and growing SMEs.
Corin’s Arena
Automotive, Emerging Technology & Advanced Manufacturing.
Technical Focus: Engineering & Technology Development, R&D, Manufacturing Scale-Up, Industrialisation, Risk Management.
Function Expertise: Technical Programme Leadership, Project Delivery, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Executive Reporting.
Superpowers
Leads complex engineering programmes from R&D through to industrialisation.
Brings structure and control to resources, schedules, budgets and project risks.
Builds and motivates cross-functional teams across organisational boundaries.
Balances the bigger picture with the technical detail needed to keep delivery on track.
Impact in Action
Delivered Ceres Power’s first solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) manufacturing scale-up in partnership with Doosan, South Korea.
Strengthened risk management at Ceres, improving control of resources, schedules and finances.
Achieved a 20% efficiency improvement at Ricardo Innovations, enabling more timely and reliable project reporting.
Working Style
Engaging, calm and professional.
Builds confidence through clear communication and consistent leadership.
Knows when to dive into the detail and when to escalate.
Brings structure, accountability and focus to complex programmes.