Paul joined the Board in July 2021.

Paul is the Chief Executive of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI). He is an internationally experienced leader having held Managing Director/CEO and Chairman level roles across Australia and Asia Pacific.

Paul was previously the Chief Executive of the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV), best known for producing the Royal Melbourne Show, world class food and beverage award programs and venue management and activation of the Melbourne Showgrounds.

Prior to this Paul was Managing Director Asia Pacific for Optum International, a subsidiary of the United Health Group, one of the world’s leading providers of health services. Before joining Optum International, Paul was the Victorian State Director for Vodafone, and prior to this, he held an extensive 17-year career with Motorola finishing as the Director and Vice President for Motorola Asia Pacific.

Paul holds an honours degree in electronic engineering from Swinburne University, a post graduate diploma in management with a major in marketing and has completed several short management courses in the USA.

Paul is involved in several boards, not-for-profits, and start-ups. Paul is also an Australia Day Ambassador and a proud Victorian.