Paul Watkins

Co-Founder - Finance Director & COO at PickGuru

Paul Watkins has a diverse work experience, with roles in various companies and industries. Paul is currently the Co-Founder, Finance Director, and COO at PickGuru, a social gaming disruptor focused on revolutionizing the interaction between gaming and live sports. Prior to this, they were the Finance Director at IMPACT MODULAR, where they played a key role in the company's ambition to transform the UK housing market with fast, affordable, and quality housing solutions. Paul also served as the Finance Director at SportQuake, overseeing finance, legal, HR, and operational management across multiple entities. Before that, they held the position of Commercial Finance Director at Canonical Ltd., where they provided financial and operational performance metrics to the leadership team. Additionally, they worked as the Commercial Finance Director at LoveLive, where they played a crucial role in financial and operational structuring, internationalization, and fundraising efforts. Moreover, they served as the Commercial Finance Director at Perform Group, supporting their significant growth and the IPO process. Paul also gained experience as a Senior Finance Business Partner at Hudson and as a Financial Accountant at French Connection. Paul started their career at Haymarket Publishing as a Management Accountant. Overall, Paul Watkins has a strong background in finance and operations, with a track record of successfully leading and supporting key initiatives in various organizations.

Paul Watkins completed their Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree in Law at Kingston University from 1999 to 2002. Paul then pursued further education and obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management from Kingston University. Paul completed their MBA studies from 2007 to 2009. Paul Watkins also obtained additional certifications, including an MBA in December 2009 and an LLB Law (Hons) in May 2002. The institutions that granted these certifications are unspecified.

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  • Co-Founder - Finance Director & COO

    January, 2019 - present