Paul Jackson

A strategic business architect with an aptitude for solving complex problems, I have a reputation for building exceptional operations with high performing teams at their centre.

Utilsing a strengths-based approach to his mentoring and coaching, “Building Better Teams to Build Better Businesses” has been a key driver for the growth success I consistently delivers.

Having held board and sub-committee positions, an experienced C-Suite executive with a demonstrated history of working in the consultancy, insurance and financial services industries, my experience spans regional and global, private, listed and fully regulated entities.

Chief Executive Officer and Board Director

Arete Global Consultancy Ltd

Canada and United Arab Emirates / 2021 to date

Managing Director and Board Director

Providence Holdings Limited PCC                     Providence Life Limited, PCC

Providence Wealth Limited PCC                         Provitrade

Providence Administration Services DMCC

Mauritius and United Arab Emirates / 2013 to 2021

Chief Financial Officer

Gulf Finance Corporation PJSC, United Arab Emirates / 2011 – 2012

Finance Director

Innovative HR Solutions FZ-LLC, United Arab Emirates / 2010 – 2011

Finance Director

Driving Edge Limited, United Kingdom / 2006 – 2009

Partner

Bryden Johnson & Co, United Kingdom / 2001 – 2006

Certified Accountant (Fellow)

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

2002

Financial Economics

BA (Hons)

Coventry University

1995 – 1998