A personal biography to introduce Paul Lewis

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Paul is the licensed Icon Business Solutions advisor for the West Country. Based near Bath , he is committed to providing outstanding business solutions to business owners in his region.

Some key facts about Paul:

1. After completing a science degree Paul trained as a Chartered Accountant.

2. He joined an award winning facilities management group as their Finance Director. A key member of the senior management team he helped in all aspects of the Company’s leadership through a sustained period of rapid organic growth. In 2001 they sold the business. Turnover had grown to in excess of £25m with over 2000 employees.

3. Since 2001 Paul has run his own successful business consultancy and in 2006 added the Icon business development programmes to the services his organisation offers. He has worked with small and medium sized businesses as well as global corporations in the UK , Ireland , Scotland , Italy , Germany , France and the USA .

4. Paul’s experience has spanned a diverse range of industries including retail, facilities management, catering, IT, professional services and pharmaceuticals. Key clients have included, Pfizer, The John Lewis Partnership, William Hill Group and Cornhill Insurance and numerous small and medium sized Companies. Paul estimates he has worked with over 100 businesses and their owners.

5. Paul has a wealth of experience and knowledge in business administration and operational management gained over a successful twenty-five year career. This experience has given him an in depth understanding of the numerous issues that affect every business, how to identify these and implement corrective action should it be required.

6. Paul has had considerable people management experience having managed a variety of different teams throughout his career.

7. Paul’s understanding of, and empathy with, the challenges facing SME business owners, having been there himself, together with his passion, vision and determination are central to his belief that the Icon business development programmes will benefit all small and medium sized businesses.

8. Paul greatly enjoys seeing the positive changes in the lives of the clients he helps. Turnover and profitability improvements increase the value of the business often allowing our clients more financial freedom. Improved systems, team communication and productivity reduces the reliance on the owner who benefits from reduced hours and stress levels. Ultimately Paul’s mission is to improve the lives of business owners.

9. Paul’s clients often comment that the experience of working with him is both challenging and enjoyable. He believes in the importance of investing in continual personal development and sees learning as a life long activity.

Paul is married with two children. He is a regular gym goer, has run three London marathons, is involved in the management of his son’s local football team and enjoys gardening, hill walking and playing music. His daughter’s horse riding also takes up a considerable amount of Paul’s free time.