Paolo Pieri

Paolo has been CEO of Circle Health Group since 2016, during a period in which the group has expanded to China, developed innovative integrated care and rehabilitation services, and the core business has achieved profitability. He recently led the buyout of the largest private hospital operator in the UK, BMI Healthcare, including a £1.5 billion transaction that delivered the sale and leaseback of 30 hospitals. Previously, Paolo served as Chief Financial Officer.

Prior to Circle, Paolo spent five years at lastminute.com, first as Finance Director and subsequently as Managing Director of various European divisions, where he spear-headed developments in the technology platform to transform loss-making businesses.

Paolo spent the early part of his career in the Virgin organisation, with three years as Finance Director of the 200-store Virgin Megastore business. Paolo has a Bachelor of Accountancy from Glasgow University and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Accountants for Scotland.