Paul Halliwell
I specialise in growing or turning around digital and technology businesses. I am a senior executive & non-executive director who builds and scales businesses in emerging categories, filling market gaps and fuelling scalable growth.
I am currently working for the TwentyCi Group as their Chief Operating Officer covering TwentyCi, TwentyEA, ViewMyChain & TwentyTech and act as the executive director responsible day to day for ViewMyChain. I am also chair of Brawn Power, the connected community app for gyms, and of The Digital Maze, a group of digital advertising agencies.
I have consistently delivered results by understanding how the many facets of start-ups and scale-ups intersect. From operating models to recruitment and culture management, I bring a holistic approach to leadership, ensuring that every part of the business aligns toward long-term success. My ability to motivate and empower leadership teams has been instrumental in driving high performance, while my understanding of reward systems creates synergy and a shared commitment to excellence.
I played pivotal roles in numerous ventures, including launching TalkTalk for Carphone Warehouse, growing it from concept to £700m+ turnover and 2.7 million customers. At Trinity Mirror, I consolidated and turned around a fragmented portfolio of digital businesses, boosting operating margins by 10 points in just 18 months. At TwentyCi, as COO, I initiated an operational and technological transformation, led the ViewMyChain business and developed The Digital Maze into a cohesive brand poised for organic growth. I helped position Brawn Power, a fitness start-up, as a preferred strength training app for major gym chains.
Whether navigating acquisitions, raising capital, or creating operational infrastructure, I am adept at steering complex business challenges toward success. Above all, I believe in harnessing innovation to build businesses that not only thrive today but continue to grow and evolve for the future. I’d like to think that I combine large company discipline coupled with start-up entrepreneurial approach.
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