Paul qualified in 2001 with BDO Stoy Hayward where he remained until 2003, focusing on both auditing and due diligence assignments for key SME clients.

Paul subsequently spent five years in the Corporate Finance department of a top 12 practice, being promoted on three occasions ultimately to the position of Associate Director. He focused on leading DD assignments for both VC’s and banks, delivering quality reports focusing on the key issues. He also has capital markets experience from managing a number of AIM flotations of both UK and international businesses.

His most recent role prior to joining Cognos UK was as a Group Finance Director for a portfolio company of a PE house that Paul had worked for extensively in a transaction support capacity.

Paul was appointed to partner at Cognos UK in April 2015 which.

Life drives and passions

Paul is an avid sports fan, particularly football and cricket, although spends more time coaching his daughter’s football team than participating as he gets older.