Paul Devoy

Paul Devoy is the Chief Executive Officer of Investors in People (IIP), a position he has held since February 2017.1 He played a pivotal role in the organization's development, leading the buyout of IIP from the UK Government in 2016.1 Under his leadership, IIP transitioned into a Community Interest Company in February 2017, operating for the benefit of employers and individuals it serves.1

Career Highlights

At Investors in People::

• Transformed IIP's business model to achieve financial sustainability
• Digitalized the customer experience through agile product development
• Repositioned the IIP brand to focus on creating High Performance Workplaces1

Previous Roles::

• Head of Investors in People (August 2011 - January 2017)
• Assistant Director at UKCES (December 2005 - July 2011)
• Director for Scotland and Northern Ireland at Financial Services Skills Council (December 2004 - November 2005)
• Business Consultant at Sector Skills Development Agency (December 2002 - November 2004)
• Head of Change Management at Scottish Prison Service (February 1999 - December 2002)1

Education and Qualifications

Paul Devoy has a strong educational background in business and management:

• Executive Programme in Entrepreneurship from Harvard Business School (2012)
• Chartered Fellow in Human Resource Management from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
• Companion in Management from the Chartered Management Institute1

Paul Devoy's leadership at IIP focuses on creating better workplaces and improving organizational performance. He is actively involved in discussions about workforce development and frequently participates in industry conferences and events.23