Jon Scott-Maxwell

Senior Consultant - Bangkok and London

Jon, as a Senior Consultant, works with Hayes clients on their growth and development strategies, especially in Asia Pacific. He works both for North American and European clients striving to enter or grow their businesses in Asia Pacific, as well as Asia Pacific companies on their strategic growth at home and abroad.

Jon has had over 30 years experience managing international industrial businesses, most recently as the Chief Executive of Delta plc. He transformed the group from selling mostly into stagnant or declining European markets to half of the sales being made to growing Asia Pacific markets with above average returns.

Before Delta plc in 1997, Jon spent 24 years in the automotive components business, most recently as Managing Director of GKN Automotive Driveline Division. GKN achieved global market leadership being particularly successful in developing business with all the Japanese vehicle manufacturers and developing a global presence including manufacturing operations throughout Asia Pacific. Jon has lived and worked outside of the UK in Japan and Germany and now lives in either London or Thailand when not traveling on business.

Jon has a Bsc in Engineering Science from Durham University, a Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) from Slough College and attended an International Senior Management Program (ISMP) at Harvard Business School.