Paul is Chief Executive of Investors in People (IIP), a community interest company, following the 2016 buyout from the government, led by Paul. IIP's purpose is to Make Work Better, working with organisations employing over a million people to provide diagnostic tools, advice, support and assessment against internationally recognised Frameworks. IIP’s network of 150 skilled and experienced consultants work with organisations in 70 countries, but predominantly in the UK.
Paul was previously a director at the UK Commission for Employment and Skills, where he led development and implementation of strategic programmes to create sustainable skills solutions. He also worked in the Scottish Prison Service for four years on change management programmes. Paul is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and a Companion of the Chartered Management Institute.