Paul Smith

Paul Smith has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies. Paul most recently worked as a Sales Director - EMEA at Helen of Troy since 2018. Prior to that, they served as the Head of UK Sales at Speedo from 2016 to 2018. Before Speedo, Paul held the position of Channel Controller at Thorntons from 2012 to 2016. Paul also worked as a Field Sales Controller at Kraft Foods from 2011 to 2012, and as a Business Account Controller - Booker at Cadbury UK from 2008 to 2011. Earlier in their career, Paul worked at Cadbury and GlaxoSmithKline in various sales and account management roles. At GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Health Care, they excelled as a Senior National Account Manager - Asda, driving double-digit sales growth and successfully negotiating with key clients.

Paul Smith attended Kings School Macclesfield from 1982 to 1991, where they obtained 3 A levels, 1 AO Level, and 9 GSCEs in Business studies. Paul then went on to study Geography at Newcastle University from 1992 to 1995, earning a Geography BA Honours degree.