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Alexander Paul
Regional Sales Manager Europe
George Clissold
Strategic Buyer
James Gabriel
Strategic Buyer
Jason Barber
SIM Manager
Alexander Paul
Regional Sales Manager Europe
Based in Vienna, Austria, Alexander supports the company's European & African customers in his role as Regional Sales Manager. He joined AJW Group in 2003 as an Account Manager responsible for the German-speaking markets. This role rapidly grew into servicing the African and Asian regions, and he was appointed to the role of Sales Team Leader before moving into his current role in 2016.
Alexander has gained a wealth of knowledge and expertise as the dynamic aviation market has evolved and has developed a thorough understanding of his customer’s needs through times of industry growth and turmoil.
His strengths lie in his ability to build strong, long-standing customer relationships through his adept and customer-focused communications, and he plays a crucial role as a liaison between AJW's support teams and its growing European & African customer base.
George Clissold
Strategic Buyer
George joined AJW Group in 2022 in Tactical Procurement, then progressed to the Strategic Buying team in 2025. He brings extensive supply chain experience from previous roles in buying, planning, sales, and account management across various industries. As a Strategic Buyer, he is responsible for sourcing, selecting, negotiating, contracting, and managing the cost of spare parts, helping to drive a predictable supply chain and expand part sourcing for the Group.
George holds a CIPS Advanced Level 3 qualification in procurement and supply and is pursuing his Level 4 studies to advance his career further and deepen his industry knowledge.
James Gabriel
Strategic Buyer
James joined AJW Group in 2021 as a Tactical Buyer and was promoted to Strategic Buyer in 2025. He brings over six years of supply chain experience from previous roles in account management and recruitment.
As a Strategic Buyer, James is responsible for sourcing, selection, negotiation, contracting, and cost management of spare parts, helping drive a predictable supply chain and expand part sourcing for the Group.
Recently CIPS Level 3 qualified, James is pursuing his Level 4 studies to advance his career further.
Jason Barber
SIM Manager
Jason joined AJW in 2009 and, after a brief sabbatical to travel in 2013, returned to the business in 2014. He has progressed through increasingly senior roles, from Sales Executive to Senior Key Account Executive and Team Leader, demonstrating consistent growth and expertise.
In his current role as SIM Manager, Jason leads our Spares Inventory Management function with a strategic focus on Consumable & Expendable (C&E) procurement and inventory modelling. He is responsible for developing accurate, operationally aligned stock positions that reflect real-world customer demands. His analytical approach to inventory management and customer-centric mindset drive efficiency and profitability across AJW's global operations.
Jason.Barbour@ajw-group.com
LinkedIn
Jolanta Janusz
Strategic Buyer
Jonathan Best
Strategic Buyer C&E
Sara Merriott
Head of SIM
Jolanta Janusz
Strategic Buyer
Jolanta joined AJW Group as a Strategic Buyer in 2024, specialising in vendor management, cost optimisation, and strategic sourcing to support business growth. She plays a key role in consolidating the vendor base for streamlined operations while maintaining a competitive advantage. With expertise in developing sourcing strategies and negotiating contracts, she has successfully driven substantial cost reductions.
With a strong background in procurement across the aviation, renewable energy, and telecommunications industries, Jolanta is committed to her professional development and is currently pursuing a CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
Jonathan Best
Strategic Buyer C&E
Jon joined AJW Group as a Strategic Buyer in 2022 after holding roles within supply chain management for over 6 years. He and others in the strategic sourcing team are responsible for sourcing, selection, negotiation, contracting, and cost management of spare parts. His mission is to help drive a predictable supply chain and to expand part sourcing for the Group.
He has a CIPS Advanced Level 3 qualification in procurement and supply and has his sights set on CIPS Level 4 studies to help grow his knowledge and advance his career further. His previous positions include roles in buying, planning, operations, and logistics in various industries before joining the aviation sector.
Sara Merriott
Head of SIM
Sara brings a wealth of aviation experience to her role at AJW, where she has spent almost two decades building deep expertise across multiple functions. Her career progression, from Sales Account Management through to C&E Team Leader, SIM Team Leader, SIM Assistant Manager, SIM Manager, and now Head of SIM, demonstrates her commitment to operational excellence and strategic leadership.
For the past 10 years, Sara has been instrumental in supporting one of the company's largest customers, managing the supply of all contractual material across their network. In her current role as Head of SIM, Sara is responsible for delivering contractual KPIs, inventory modelling, and sourcing management for Consumable & Expendable (C&E).
Her focus on implementing procurement IT solutions, optimising processes, and enhancing efficiency continues to drive profitability and strengthen AJW's position as a leading provider of spares inventory management solutions globally.
Alexander Paul
Regional Sales Manager Europe
George Clissold
Strategic Buyer
James Gabriel
Strategic Buyer
Alexander Paul
Regional Sales Manager Europe
Based in Vienna, Austria, Alexander supports the company's European & African customers in his role as Regional Sales Manager. He joined AJW Group in 2003 as an Account Manager responsible for the German-speaking markets. This role rapidly grew into servicing the African and Asian regions, and he was appointed to the role of Sales Team Leader before moving into his current role in 2016.
Alexander has gained a wealth of knowledge and expertise as the dynamic aviation market has evolved and has developed a thorough understanding of his customer’s needs through times of industry growth and turmoil.
His strengths lie in his ability to build strong, long-standing customer relationships through his adept and customer-focused communications, and he plays a crucial role as a liaison between AJW's support teams and its growing European & African customer base.
George Clissold
Strategic Buyer
George joined AJW Group in 2022 in Tactical Procurement, then progressed to the Strategic Buying team in 2025. He brings extensive supply chain experience from previous roles in buying, planning, sales, and account management across various industries. As a Strategic Buyer, he is responsible for sourcing, selecting, negotiating, contracting, and managing the cost of spare parts, helping to drive a predictable supply chain and expand part sourcing for the Group.
George holds a CIPS Advanced Level 3 qualification in procurement and supply and is pursuing his Level 4 studies to advance his career further and deepen his industry knowledge.
James Gabriel
Strategic Buyer
James joined AJW Group in 2021 as a Tactical Buyer and was promoted to Strategic Buyer in 2025. He brings over six years of supply chain experience from previous roles in account management and recruitment.
As a Strategic Buyer, James is responsible for sourcing, selection, negotiation, contracting, and cost management of spare parts, helping drive a predictable supply chain and expand part sourcing for the Group.
Recently CIPS Level 3 qualified, James is pursuing his Level 4 studies to advance his career further.
Jason Barber
SIM Manager
Jolanta Janusz
Strategic Buyer
Jonathan Best
Strategic Buyer C&E
Jason Barber
SIM Manager
Jason joined AJW in 2009 and, after a brief sabbatical to travel in 2013, returned to the business in 2014. He has progressed through increasingly senior roles, from Sales Executive to Senior Key Account Executive and Team Leader, demonstrating consistent growth and expertise.
In his current role as SIM Manager, Jason leads our Spares Inventory Management function with a strategic focus on Consumable & Expendable (C&E) procurement and inventory modelling. He is responsible for developing accurate, operationally aligned stock positions that reflect real-world customer demands. His analytical approach to inventory management and customer-centric mindset drive efficiency and profitability across AJW's global operations.
Jason.Barbour@ajw-group.com
LinkedIn
Jolanta Janusz
Strategic Buyer
Jolanta joined AJW Group as a Strategic Buyer in 2024, specialising in vendor management, cost optimisation, and strategic sourcing to support business growth. She plays a key role in consolidating the vendor base for streamlined operations while maintaining a competitive advantage. With expertise in developing sourcing strategies and negotiating contracts, she has successfully driven substantial cost reductions.
With a strong background in procurement across the aviation, renewable energy, and telecommunications industries, Jolanta is committed to her professional development and is currently pursuing a CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
Jonathan Best
Strategic Buyer C&E
Jon joined AJW Group as a Strategic Buyer in 2022 after holding roles within supply chain management for over 6 years. He and others in the strategic sourcing team are responsible for sourcing, selection, negotiation, contracting, and cost management of spare parts. His mission is to help drive a predictable supply chain and to expand part sourcing for the Group.
He has a CIPS Advanced Level 3 qualification in procurement and supply and has his sights set on CIPS Level 4 studies to help grow his knowledge and advance his career further. His previous positions include roles in buying, planning, operations, and logistics in various industries before joining the aviation sector.
Sara Merriott
Head of SIM
Sara Merriott
Head of SIM
Sara brings a wealth of aviation experience to her role at AJW, where she has spent almost two decades building deep expertise across multiple functions. Her career progression, from Sales Account Management through to C&E Team Leader, SIM Team Leader, SIM Assistant Manager, SIM Manager, and now Head of SIM, demonstrates her commitment to operational excellence and strategic leadership.
For the past 10 years, Sara has been instrumental in supporting one of the company's largest customers, managing the supply of all contractual material across their network. In her current role as Head of SIM, Sara is responsible for delivering contractual KPIs, inventory modelling, and sourcing management for Consumable & Expendable (C&E).
Her focus on implementing procurement IT solutions, optimising processes, and enhancing efficiency continues to drive profitability and strengthen AJW's position as a leading provider of spares inventory management solutions globally.
Alexander Paul
Regional Sales Manager Europe
George Clissold
Strategic Buyer
Alexander Paul
Regional Sales Manager Europe
Based in Vienna, Austria, Alexander supports the company's European & African customers in his role as Regional Sales Manager. He joined AJW Group in 2003 as an Account Manager responsible for the German-speaking markets. This role rapidly grew into servicing the African and Asian regions, and he was appointed to the role of Sales Team Leader before moving into his current role in 2016.
Alexander has gained a wealth of knowledge and expertise as the dynamic aviation market has evolved and has developed a thorough understanding of his customer’s needs through times of industry growth and turmoil.
His strengths lie in his ability to build strong, long-standing customer relationships through his adept and customer-focused communications, and he plays a crucial role as a liaison between AJW's support teams and its growing European & African customer base.
George Clissold
Strategic Buyer
George joined AJW Group in 2022 in Tactical Procurement, then progressed to the Strategic Buying team in 2025. He brings extensive supply chain experience from previous roles in buying, planning, sales, and account management across various industries. As a Strategic Buyer, he is responsible for sourcing, selecting, negotiating, contracting, and managing the cost of spare parts, helping to drive a predictable supply chain and expand part sourcing for the Group.
George holds a CIPS Advanced Level 3 qualification in procurement and supply and is pursuing his Level 4 studies to advance his career further and deepen his industry knowledge.
James Gabriel
Strategic Buyer
Jason Barber
SIM Manager
James Gabriel
Strategic Buyer
James joined AJW Group in 2021 as a Tactical Buyer and was promoted to Strategic Buyer in 2025. He brings over six years of supply chain experience from previous roles in account management and recruitment.
As a Strategic Buyer, James is responsible for sourcing, selection, negotiation, contracting, and cost management of spare parts, helping drive a predictable supply chain and expand part sourcing for the Group.
Recently CIPS Level 3 qualified, James is pursuing his Level 4 studies to advance his career further.
Jason Barber
SIM Manager
Jason joined AJW in 2009 and, after a brief sabbatical to travel in 2013, returned to the business in 2014. He has progressed through increasingly senior roles, from Sales Executive to Senior Key Account Executive and Team Leader, demonstrating consistent growth and expertise.
In his current role as SIM Manager, Jason leads our Spares Inventory Management function with a strategic focus on Consumable & Expendable (C&E) procurement and inventory modelling. He is responsible for developing accurate, operationally aligned stock positions that reflect real-world customer demands. His analytical approach to inventory management and customer-centric mindset drive efficiency and profitability across AJW's global operations.
Jason.Barbour@ajw-group.com
LinkedIn
Jolanta Janusz
Strategic Buyer
Jonathan Best
Strategic Buyer C&E
Jolanta Janusz
Strategic Buyer
Jolanta joined AJW Group as a Strategic Buyer in 2024, specialising in vendor management, cost optimisation, and strategic sourcing to support business growth. She plays a key role in consolidating the vendor base for streamlined operations while maintaining a competitive advantage. With expertise in developing sourcing strategies and negotiating contracts, she has successfully driven substantial cost reductions.
With a strong background in procurement across the aviation, renewable energy, and telecommunications industries, Jolanta is committed to her professional development and is currently pursuing a CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
Jonathan Best
Strategic Buyer C&E
Jon joined AJW Group as a Strategic Buyer in 2022 after holding roles within supply chain management for over 6 years. He and others in the strategic sourcing team are responsible for sourcing, selection, negotiation, contracting, and cost management of spare parts. His mission is to help drive a predictable supply chain and to expand part sourcing for the Group.
He has a CIPS Advanced Level 3 qualification in procurement and supply and has his sights set on CIPS Level 4 studies to help grow his knowledge and advance his career further. His previous positions include roles in buying, planning, operations, and logistics in various industries before joining the aviation sector.
Sara Merriott
Head of SIM
Sara Merriott
Head of SIM
Sara brings a wealth of aviation experience to her role at AJW, where she has spent almost two decades building deep expertise across multiple functions. Her career progression, from Sales Account Management through to C&E Team Leader, SIM Team Leader, SIM Assistant Manager, SIM Manager, and now Head of SIM, demonstrates her commitment to operational excellence and strategic leadership.
For the past 10 years, Sara has been instrumental in supporting one of the company's largest customers, managing the supply of all contractual material across their network. In her current role as Head of SIM, Sara is responsible for delivering contractual KPIs, inventory modelling, and sourcing management for Consumable & Expendable (C&E).
Her focus on implementing procurement IT solutions, optimising processes, and enhancing efficiency continues to drive profitability and strengthen AJW's position as a leading provider of spares inventory management solutions globally.
Alexander Paul
Regional Sales Manager Europe
Alexander Paul
Regional Sales Manager Europe
Based in Vienna, Austria, Alexander supports the company's European & African customers in his role as Regional Sales Manager. He joined AJW Group in 2003 as an Account Manager responsible for the German-speaking markets. This role rapidly grew into servicing the African and Asian regions, and he was appointed to the role of Sales Team Leader before moving into his current role in 2016.
Alexander has gained a wealth of knowledge and expertise as the dynamic aviation market has evolved and has developed a thorough understanding of his customer’s needs through times of industry growth and turmoil.
His strengths lie in his ability to build strong, long-standing customer relationships through his adept and customer-focused communications, and he plays a crucial role as a liaison between AJW's support teams and its growing European & African customer base.
George Clissold
Strategic Buyer
George Clissold
Strategic Buyer
George joined AJW Group in 2022 in Tactical Procurement, then progressed to the Strategic Buying team in 2025. He brings extensive supply chain experience from previous roles in buying, planning, sales, and account management across various industries. As a Strategic Buyer, he is responsible for sourcing, selecting, negotiating, contracting, and managing the cost of spare parts, helping to drive a predictable supply chain and expand part sourcing for the Group.
George holds a CIPS Advanced Level 3 qualification in procurement and supply and is pursuing his Level 4 studies to advance his career further and deepen his industry knowledge.
James Gabriel
Strategic Buyer
James Gabriel
Strategic Buyer
James joined AJW Group in 2021 as a Tactical Buyer and was promoted to Strategic Buyer in 2025. He brings over six years of supply chain experience from previous roles in account management and recruitment.
As a Strategic Buyer, James is responsible for sourcing, selection, negotiation, contracting, and cost management of spare parts, helping drive a predictable supply chain and expand part sourcing for the Group.
Recently CIPS Level 3 qualified, James is pursuing his Level 4 studies to advance his career further.
Jason Barber
SIM Manager
Jason Barber
SIM Manager
Jason joined AJW in 2009 and, after a brief sabbatical to travel in 2013, returned to the business in 2014. He has progressed through increasingly senior roles, from Sales Executive to Senior Key Account Executive and Team Leader, demonstrating consistent growth and expertise.
In his current role as SIM Manager, Jason leads our Spares Inventory Management function with a strategic focus on Consumable & Expendable (C&E) procurement and inventory modelling. He is responsible for developing accurate, operationally aligned stock positions that reflect real-world customer demands. His analytical approach to inventory management and customer-centric mindset drive efficiency and profitability across AJW's global operations.
Jason.Barbour@ajw-group.com
LinkedIn
Jolanta Janusz
Strategic Buyer
Jolanta Janusz
Strategic Buyer
Jolanta joined AJW Group as a Strategic Buyer in 2024, specialising in vendor management, cost optimisation, and strategic sourcing to support business growth. She plays a key role in consolidating the vendor base for streamlined operations while maintaining a competitive advantage. With expertise in developing sourcing strategies and negotiating contracts, she has successfully driven substantial cost reductions.
With a strong background in procurement across the aviation, renewable energy, and telecommunications industries, Jolanta is committed to her professional development and is currently pursuing a CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
Jonathan Best
Strategic Buyer C&E
Jonathan Best
Strategic Buyer C&E
Jon joined AJW Group as a Strategic Buyer in 2022 after holding roles within supply chain management for over 6 years. He and others in the strategic sourcing team are responsible for sourcing, selection, negotiation, contracting, and cost management of spare parts. His mission is to help drive a predictable supply chain and to expand part sourcing for the Group.
He has a CIPS Advanced Level 3 qualification in procurement and supply and has his sights set on CIPS Level 4 studies to help grow his knowledge and advance his career further. His previous positions include roles in buying, planning, operations, and logistics in various industries before joining the aviation sector.
Sara Merriott
Head of SIM
Sara Merriott
Head of SIM
Sara brings a wealth of aviation experience to her role at AJW, where she has spent almost two decades building deep expertise across multiple functions. Her career progression, from Sales Account Management through to C&E Team Leader, SIM Team Leader, SIM Assistant Manager, SIM Manager, and now Head of SIM, demonstrates her commitment to operational excellence and strategic leadership.
For the past 10 years, Sara has been instrumental in supporting one of the company's largest customers, managing the supply of all contractual material across their network. In her current role as Head of SIM, Sara is responsible for delivering contractual KPIs, inventory modelling, and sourcing management for Consumable & Expendable (C&E).
Her focus on implementing procurement IT solutions, optimising processes, and enhancing efficiency continues to drive profitability and strengthen AJW's position as a leading provider of spares inventory management solutions globally.
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