Paul Crerand

Past

• VP Technical Sales EMEA at CA
• VP Pre-Sales EMEA at Computer Associates (CA)
• Presales Technical Director EMEA at BEA Systems

• Technical Account Manager at Siemens Nixdorf Information Systems
• Systems & Networks Architect (Self-employed)
• UK Product Support Manager at Nixdorf Computer
• Technical Officer at Post Office Telecommunications

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Education

• The Open University
• The Open University
• The Open University

• University College London, U. of London
• Acton Technical College
• Acton Technical College

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Recommended

19 people have recommended Paul

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Computer Software

Websites

• Borneo Summit Challenge 2008
• Namibia Desert Challenge 2007

Paul Crerand’s Summary

Seasoned high technology leader with over 20 years combined experience positively impacting corporate profitability, through matrix management of international technical resources, successfully supporting major commercial and governmental multi-vendor accounts, effectively enhancing organisational productivity, and developing professional teams and personnel, whilst maintaining the continued delivery of top quality services.

Paul Crerand’s Specialties:

New Business Development, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, PRINCE2 Project Management, ITIL Service Management, Systems Development, Technology Integration, Budget Management, Process Improvement, Business Reengineering, Lean Six Sigma, Training/Development, Operating Infrastructure, Systems Integration

Paul Crerand’s Experience

• VP Technical Sales EMEA

  CA

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; CA; Computer Software industry)

  April 2006 — May 2008 (2 years 2 months)

  Responsible for the transformation of the presales organization and other specialized sales enablement and business development functions across EMEA

• VP Pre-Sales EMEA

  Computer Associates (CA)

  (Computer Software industry)

  April 2006 — May 2008 (2 years 2 months)

• Presales Technical Director EMEA

  BEA Systems

  (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; BEAS; Computer Software industry)

  February 1997 — March 2006 (9 years 2 months)

  Joined pre-IPO US start-up to establish the presales function in EMEA

• Technical Account Manager

  Siemens Nixdorf Information Systems

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Computer Hardware industry)

  December 1994 — January 1997 (2 years 2 months)

  Technical Account Manager DSS & DfEE and Principal Consultant UK Government LoB

• Systems & Networks Architect

  Self-employed

  (Self-Employed; Myself Only; Information Technology and Services industry)

  September 1991 — November 1994 (3 years 3 months)

  Enterprise systems and networks architecture consultancy

• UK Product Support Manager

  Nixdorf Computer

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; NCAG; Computer Hardware industry)

  July 1978 — August 1991 (13 years 2 months)

  Various UK & international technical & line management roles in support, development, consulting, pre-sales and project & product management

• Technical Officer

  Post Office Telecommunications

  (Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Telecommunications industry)

  September 1972 — December 1977 (5 years 4 months)

  Telecommunications engineer including four year apprenticeship

Paul Crerand’s Education

• The Open University

  Certificate, Business Studies, 2007 — 2008

• The Open University

  Certificate, Social Sciences, 2001 — 2002

• The Open University

  Certificate, Software Engineering, 1998 — 1999

• University College London, U. of London

  Certificate, Central Processor Theory, Digital Electronics, Applied Mathematics, 1977 — 1978

• Acton Technical College

  City & Guilds, Telecommunications Principles, Telephony & Telegraphy, Radio Telephony, 1974 — 1976

• Acton Technical College

  City & Guilds, Analogue Electronics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Science, 1972 — 1974

Additional Information

Paul Crerand’s Websites:

• Borneo Summit Challenge 2008
• Namibia Desert Challenge 2007

Paul Crerand’s Interests:

Charity expeditions, Motorcycle racing, Mountain biking, Trekking

Paul Crerand’s Groups:

•    CA Alumni Network Members
•    BEA Systems Greater Network
•    BEA Systems Alumni Group
•    Siemens Alumni
•    Sales/Marketing VP's & Directors - Software & Technology
•    BEA Alumni
•    EVC Selling Network - Best Practices For Using ROI and Economic Value Creation in the Sales Process

Paul Crerand’s Honors:

BEA Systems Leadership Development Program 2005
BEA Systems Achievers Club 1998, 1999 & 2000
Siemens Nixdorf Employee of the Year 1995
Nixdorf Computer Management Development Program 1988
Nixdorf Computer VIP Award 1983
St John's Ambulance Brigade Grand Priors Award 1972

Paul Crerand’s Contact Settings

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