Paul is the Deputy Chief Executive of Stockport Council and also leads its Place Directorate which includes Stockport’s work on place making, planning, highways, neighbourhoods, economic development, culture and leisure amongst a range of other services.

Prior to that he was the Chief Executive of Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation since its formation in 2019. In that role he led the development of the Corporation’s strategic vision and oversaw the creation of Town Centre West as a new neighbourhood in the heart of the town. During this time he played the leading role in unlocking several major projects including Weir Mill, Stockport Interchange, and Stockport 8. He remains a Strategic Advisor to the MDC Board.

He also served concurrently as Director of Development and Regeneration for Stockport Council, a role which he started in 2017. He was at the forefront of the Council’s interventionist approach to changing its town through their £1 billion transformation programme, delivering schemes across the retail, leisure, office, and light industrial sectors.

Before joining the Council, he previously held senior roles in the private sector having been Property Director for Findel PLC, Homeform Group and Wine Cellar with a background in managing large occupational and investment portfolios and capital works programmes.

From 23rd November, Paul will be starting his new role as Chief Officer for the newly formed Birmingham East MDC