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Industry Expert's Profile:

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Paul Blackbeard

Chairman, Managing Director, Mentor, FMGG

Paul delivers competitive improvements with a process and customer-centric philosophy in an increasingly challenging world.

He has lived and worked on four continents, leading organizations and teams while holding a range of board, senior management, operational, and strategic roles in multi-nationals, building a track record of accomplishment in innovation and managing change. For the past 10+ years, Paul has worked as a leadership mentor and as the owner of the management consultancy Argil Business Growth, which embeds itself into the DNA of its clients to fundamentally alter the nature of their organizations. This approach delivers growth by making them more competitive in an increasingly challenging world.

As chairman of the board, his company won awards for service excellence and overall organizational performance. Paul has a passion for GROWTH and enjoys working with strategy and innovation, focusing on both external and internal factors that drive a growth vision. His success has been achieved by creating and engaging people in powerful visions and delivering them into measurable results. Combined with his global experience, superior business network, and aptitude for thriving in complex competitive business environments, Paul brings a unique skill set to every challenge. His industry experience spans wholesale and retail, FMCG manufacturing, automotive, building materials, engineering and mining, transport and logistics, ICT, banking and finance, liquor, packaging, dairy, and agriculture. He believes in an evidence-based approach to problem-solving, leveraging quantitative internal and external data points, analyzing strategic business drivers, and engaging with key stakeholders on a qualitative basis to secure strong buy-in and adoption.

In addition, Paul is a passionate WATERMAN and was humbled to be named one of the 50 greatest Watermen in Open Water Swimming History, alongside names like Lord Byron, Johnny Weissmuller (Tarzan), Duke Kahanamoku, and Australians like Trevor Hendy, Ky Hurst, and Grant Kenny. He has been ranked Number 1 in the world in three different water sports, holds world records, and has sailed two-thirds of the world on his catamaran, Blackbeard.

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Years of Professional Experience:

50

Location:

Australia (Perth)

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