Prior to establishing himself as a career interim and consultant, Paul held a number of senior positions within Magna International until April 2007. With an unparalleled ability to build strategic relationships with customers, one of Paul’s objectives was to establish Magna’s credibility with Asian manufacturers. As an Executive Director, Paul achieved Magna’s first major contracts with Toyota and Honda capturing business with a value of £190m p.a.

Demonstrating a long and successful history of international business activity, Paul has achieved considerable success in countries as diverse as Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Poland and Japan in addition to many other challenging environments.

With key skills encompassing business development, acquisition and strategic customer relationships at the most senior levels, Paul is an astute and valuable team oriented professional with a formidable career portfolio.

From 2007

Operating as an interim and independent consultant, Paul has worked with Ford Motor Company in Germany on a product development programme, and on a marketing project within the motorsport and niche automotive sector.

1995 – 2007 Magna International group of companies including: -

2002 – 2007Executive Director, Intier Automotive, Asian Brands, Europe. Responsible for development of Magna’s interior trim business with Asian customers.

2005 – 2007 Executive Director, Magna, Honda Europe. Coordinating all Magna groups strategy and business development with Honda.

2000 – 2002Business Manager, Intier Automotive, Toyota and New Business Development. Managed developing business with Toyota and introduction of new business.

1995 – 2000Sales Manager. Responsible for new business development. Introduction of Intier to French market and Japanese manufacturers.

Earlier Career History

Includes Sales Management roles within the automotive sector and business development in Asia including: -

Reydel Automobile S.A. Working with Toyota, Nissan, GM, Land Rover, Rover Group, Jaguar and Lotus Cars.

Woodhead Manufacturing Co Ltd. Managed suspension business for both automotive and rail industries.

Monroe Europe (UK) Ltd. Responsible for business with Ford Motor Co, Lotus Cars and motor sport development.

Massey Ferguson. Operating in the Middle East & Eastern Europe. Won substantial contracts, particularly in Iraq and Poland.

British Leyland. Jaguar Cars Ltd.