Paul French

Paul French is a seasoned Commercial Director with extensive experience in leading commercial teams and managing high-profile contracts across various sectors. Currently serving as Commercial Director at Sopra Steria since January 2019, Paul has built and developed a Customer Account Team of over 25 Commercial Managers, focusing on comprehensive contract management. Previously, Paul held the position of Commercial Director at Shared Services Connected Ltd, resolving significant disputes and working towards achieving substantial government savings. Experience at Babcock International Group PLC included leading commercial efforts on key projects and providing bid support. Earlier career milestones feature roles at various prominent firms, including EDS and Capita Business Services, where Paul managed multi-million-pound contracts and contributed to significant outsourcing initiatives. Paul holds an MBA in Business Administration from the University of Derby and an LLB in Law from Brunel University of London.