Paul Halliwell

Paul Halliwell is an experienced and entrepreneurial general manager with a strong background in digital, high-growth, and technology companies.

He was the founding Managing Director of TalkTalk and has served in various leadership roles at Carphone Warehouse and Trinity Mirror.

With a Manchester MBA, Paul has managed teams ranging from startups to 2,500 people, overseeing consumer and SME subscription businesses.

His expertise spans multiple industries including new media, telecoms, mobile, consumer electronics, real estate services, SaaS, and recruitment.

He is motivated by high growth, shareholder value, customer focus, and being an employer of choice.

Paul's specialties include consumer technology, growth strategies, digital media, SaaS, e-commerce, mobile services, recruitment, customer retention, data analytics, B2B operations, sales development, and business transformation.

He has held executive positions at companies like TwentyCi, Boom Online Marketing, Evolve Retail Limited, View My Chain, and Bidvine, among others.

Paul Halliwell's career also includes roles at InsightNow Ltd, PowerMeeter, Akero Labs, Trinity Mirror Digital Classifieds, The Regus Group, and Sony UK.

His leadership experience ranges from Chief Operating Officer to Managing Director, showcasing a blend of large company discipline and startup mentality.