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David Paja
Chief Executive Officer at
COATS GROUP PLC
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Mr. David Paja is a Group Chief Executive Officer at Coats Group Plc, a Group Chief Executive Officer & Director at Coats Group Plc and a President & Director at Xtralis, Inc. He is on the Board of Directors at Coats Group Plc, Coats Group Plc, Hyundai-Aptiv AD LLC and Xtralis, Inc.
Mr. Paja was previously employed as a Chief Executive Officer by GKN Aerospace Services Ltd., a SVP, President-Advanced Safety & User Experience by Aptiv Plc, and a Vice President by Honeywell International, Inc.
He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Valladolid and an MBA from INSEAD.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COATS GROUP PLC 0.07% | 2025-12-30 | 1,374,675 ( 0.07% ) | 2 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
David Paja active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| COATS GROUP PLC | Chief Executive Officer | 2024-09-30 |
Xtralis, Inc.
 Xtralis, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures visual communication system devices and accessories | President | - |
Hyundai-Aptiv AD LLC
 Hyundai-Aptiv AD LLC Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Designs and develops autonomous driving systems and software | Director/Board Member | - |
Coats Group Plc (Investment Management)
 Coats Group Plc (Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance CGP-IM’s investment strategy focuses on a spread of diversified investments, geographically and by sectors, which mitigates the risk factor. The firm is a prudent investor and evaluates stocks from a mid- and long-term investment horizon. Based on fundamental research, they make selective investments in established, public firms with long track records. The firm utilizes a hands-on approach involving restructuring of the finance or management of their investee firms. | Chief Executive Officer | 2024-08-31 |
Former positions of David Paja
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
GKN Aerospace Services Ltd.
 GKN Aerospace Services Ltd. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures aircraft body and wing assemblies and parts, space vehicle equipment, motor vehicle parts and accessories | Chief Executive Officer | 2023-10-10 |
Aptiv Irish Holdings Ltd.
 Aptiv Irish Holdings Ltd. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Develops and manufactures electrical architecture, component products & related software solutions for vehicles | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2021-04-24 |
| HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2013-12-31 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
Coats Group Plc
 Coats Group Plc TextilesProcess Industries Operates as an investment holding company whose subsidiaries manufacture industrial thread | Process Industries |
Honeywell International, Inc.
 Honeywell International, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures and supplies aerospace, industrial and building automation products | Electronic Technology |
Aptiv Irish Holdings Ltd.
Aptiv Irish Holdings Ltd. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Develops and manufactures electrical architecture, component products & related software solutions for vehicles | Producer Manufacturing |
GKN Aerospace Services Ltd.
GKN Aerospace Services Ltd. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures aircraft body and wing assemblies and parts, space vehicle equipment, motor vehicle parts and accessories | Electronic Technology |
Coats Group Plc (Investment Management)
Coats Group Plc (Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance CGP-IM’s investment strategy focuses on a spread of diversified investments, geographically and by sectors, which mitigates the risk factor. The firm is a prudent investor and evaluates stocks from a mid- and long-term investment horizon. Based on fundamental research, they make selective investments in established, public firms with long track records. The firm utilizes a hands-on approach involving restructuring of the finance or management of their investee firms. | Finance |
INSEAD
 INSEAD Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Xtralis, Inc.
Xtralis, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures visual communication system devices and accessories | Producer Manufacturing |
University of Valladolid
 University of Valladolid Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Hyundai-Aptiv AD LLC
Hyundai-Aptiv AD LLC Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Designs and develops autonomous driving systems and software | Consumer Durables |
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