Paula Ackers

Paula Ackers is an experienced professional currently serving as an Industry Skills Intelligence Officer at Greater Manchester Combined Authority since September 2021. Paula is also the Owner and Sole Proprietor of Waggy Tails Pet Care Services, where a database of over 200 customers has been established since May 2011. Previous roles include Project Lead at The Growth Company from February 2019 to September 2021, and various account management positions at Shell Oil Products Ltd from June 2006 to May 2011, covering retail and commercial fleet sectors. Earlier experience includes roles at Elan as a Recruitment Account Manager and at Portfolio Europe as a Key Account Manager for Audi UK. Paula holds a Bachelor's degree in Media Studies with Business Management and IT from The University of Manchester, along with a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Business Management, Multimedia Journalism, Web Design, and IT from Warrington Collegiate c/o Manchester University.