Paul Aylmer

Paul Aylmer serves as the Regional Estate and Asset Manager for Co-op, overseeing the management of over 720 properties across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Isle of Man since July 2014. This role involves integrating Funeralcare into the portfolio and providing strategic advice on various property-related matters, including acquisitions and lease agreements. Previously, Paul held the position of Regional Portfolio Manager within the same organization, managing approximately 600 properties. Prior experience includes a Senior Manager role at Begbies Traynor Group, managing distressed property assets, and several secondee positions at Lloyds Banking Group and Clydesdale Bank focusing on distressed loan strategies and property asset disposals. Paul began the career as a Surveyor at GVA Property Consultancy and worked as a Gun Maker at Virgin Active. Paul holds a BSc (Hons) in Estate Management from Edinburgh Napier University.