Steven Paul

A globally experienced cross-functional leader with general management, operations, transformation and business development expertise.

Known for my entrepreneurial style, I bring a track record of accomplishment in growing, optimizing and leading global strategic business units in complex environments and improving the bottom-line.

I have lived and worked for world branded firms in 5 countries / 4 continents, across diverse business functions, coupled with 2-decade professional experience in 30+ countries. My cultural sensitivities and candid communications style has earned trust and buy-in from board members, stakeholders, clients and staff on wide-ranging business goals and change agenda. My values are inspired by authentic leadership principles.

By leading growth of 2 strategic units with $MM annual budgets, alongside heading global x-functional matrix teams of >300 in Growth and Operational/Service environments, I have delivered $MM in revenues and cost efficiencies over the years.

What do I offer?
♦ Global Leadership and Strategy: Lead business units (with/out P&L) and build teams; grow, realign and sustain business maturity-performance

♦ Transformation: Enhance operating models and deliver organization-wide initiatives to achieve M&A, top-line growth, cost efficiency, operational excellence, agility, customer satisfaction

♦ Organizational Effectiveness: Design and implement organizational change, cultural alignment, talent and leadership capability through ‘people centric’ change management

♦ Strategic Portfolio Management: Orchestrate a pipeline of investments and execute a suite of initiatives

♦ Stakeholder Engagement and the Board: Manage complex relationships, partnerships; integrate governance practices, board effectiveness

Now seeking my next international challenge, my adventurous career-life journey is evidence of my progressive mind-set, and my ability to rally and lead teams in an agile way for any sector and growth oriented firm!