Paul A. White

Director and Co-Founder at Governance Ireland
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Credentials

  • Certified Mediator MII
    Mediators Institute of Ireland
    Sep, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Conflict & Dispute Resolution Studies
    Trinity College Dublin
    Sep, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems Auditor/Lead Auditor
    The International Register of Certificated Auditors
    Jan, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • SWiFT 3000 Corporate Governance Assessor
    The Association of Accredited Certification Bodies.
    Mar, 2011
    - Oct, 2024
  • Chartered Director (C Dir)
    The Council of Institute of Directors (UK)
    Sep, 2008
    - Oct, 2024
  • Diploma in Corporate Governance
    UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
    May, 2005
    - Oct, 2024
  • Fellow Marketing Institute of Ireland
    Marketing Institute of Ireland
    May, 2005
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Governance Ireland
    • Ireland
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director and Co-Founder
      • 2011 - Present

      By Directors - For Directors Governance Ireland, Corporate Governance Advisers are all current board members and have a wealth of experience in a diverse range of board roles. From public companies, technology companies, public service sector, and not for profit, we have seen it up close and personal. In addition to serving as directors, our principals have generally served as "C" level corporate officers, including Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer. The experience and perspective of our advisers allows them to better understand our clients' Governance needs concerns and to provide advice and feedback that is grounded in the real world. Show less

  • Tusla - Child and Family Agency
    • Ireland
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Board Member
      • 2016 - Present

      Supporting and promoting the development, welfare and protection of children, and the effective functioning of families; Supporting and promoting the development, welfare and protection of children, and the effective functioning of families;

  • National Standards Authority of Ireland
    • Ireland
    • International Trade and Development
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • SWiFT 3000 Corporate Governance Auditor
      • 2010 - Present

      SWiFT 3000- an Assessment Standard for Corporate Governance The National Standards Authority of Ireland with the sponsorship of the Institute of Directors convened a workshop to produce a SWiFt specification for the assessment of governance in Irish companies and State bodies. SWiFT 3000- an Assessment Standard for Corporate Governance The National Standards Authority of Ireland with the sponsorship of the Institute of Directors convened a workshop to produce a SWiFt specification for the assessment of governance in Irish companies and State bodies.

  • Inspex.ie (Inspection Solutions Limited)
    • Director
      • 2012 - Present

      Inspex is an independent nationwide company providing a comprehensive service that includes consultancy, expert property inspection and technology services to both public and private sector clients. Inspex is an independent nationwide company providing a comprehensive service that includes consultancy, expert property inspection and technology services to both public and private sector clients.

  • Eurieka IT Services
    • United Kingdom
    • Retail
    • Investor
      • 2009 - Present

      Eurieka.ie is a 100% wholly owned Irish company supplying IT equipment and related accessories including software and consumer electronics to our customers. Our customers include large businesses, SME's, Educational Institutions and private individuals or home users. Eurieka.ie is a 100% wholly owned Irish company supplying IT equipment and related accessories including software and consumer electronics to our customers. Our customers include large businesses, SME's, Educational Institutions and private individuals or home users.

  • www.hpshop.ie
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Investor
      • 2009 - Present

      hpshop.ie is an Irish e-commerce website offering all HP products in one place. The website is supported by Hewlett Packard Ireland (HP) and all orders and customer service functions are fulfilled by Eurieka.ie. The website as the name suggests is dedicated to bringing you all HP products for procurements purposes. hpshop.ie is an Irish e-commerce website offering all HP products in one place. The website is supported by Hewlett Packard Ireland (HP) and all orders and customer service functions are fulfilled by Eurieka.ie. The website as the name suggests is dedicated to bringing you all HP products for procurements purposes.

  • Residential Tenancies Board (RTB)
    • Ireland
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Board Member
      • 2017 - Dec 2022

      The Residential Tenancies Board, also known as the RTB, is a public body set up to support and develop a well-functioning rental housing sector. Our remit extends to the private rental, Approved Housing Body (AHB) and Student Specific Accommodation sectors. Our role is to regulate the rental sector, provide information and research to inform policy, maintain a national register of tenancies, resolve disputes between tenants and landlords, initiate an investigation into conduct by a landlord, and provide information to the public to ensure tenancies run smoothly and no issues arise. Show less

  • Office of the Attorney General
    • Legal Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Audit Committee Member
      • 2014 - Dec 2020

      The Attorney General, is the legal adviser to the Government and is therefore the chief law officer of the State. The Office of the Attorney General is made up of a number of different offices. The Attorney General's Office contains the Advisory Counsel to the Attorney General and the Office of Parliamentary Counsel to the Government as well as the Chief State Solicitor's Office (CSSO). The Attorney General, is the legal adviser to the Government and is therefore the chief law officer of the State. The Office of the Attorney General is made up of a number of different offices. The Attorney General's Office contains the Advisory Counsel to the Attorney General and the Office of Parliamentary Counsel to the Government as well as the Chief State Solicitor's Office (CSSO).

  • CMRF Crumlin
    • Member Board Of Directors
      • 2013 - Apr 2018

      Established in 1965, the Children’s Medical & Research Foundation (CMRF) is the principal fundraising body for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin and the National Children’s Research Centre which is dedicated to working to improve the quality of life for this and future generations of sick children.

    • President and Chair
      • 2014 - Nov 2017

      Established in 1965, the Children’s Medical & Research Foundation (CMRF) is the principal fundraising body for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin and the National Children’s Research Centre which is dedicated to working to improve the quality of life for this and future generations of sick children.

  • Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin
    • Non-Exec Director and Audit Committee Member
      • Apr 2011 - Nov 2014

      Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin is an acute paediatric teaching hospital with 248 beds, employing over 1,500 staff. It is Ireland's largest paediatric hospital and is responsible for the provision of the majority of tertiary care service for children including the national centre for cardiac surgery and haematology/oncology, major burns, medical genetics and medical research for childhood illnesses. The Hospital provides a high standard of care to the children availing of its service. The services provided are underpinned by a commitment to medical and nurse education and to the development of the skills of staff generally. Show less

  • Sharptext Ltd (now exertis)
    • Non Executive Director
      • Apr 2009 - Apr 2011

      Exertis is the industry-leading distributor of technology products and specialist services in Ireland serving the reseller, retailer and telco channels.As part of DCC Technology, Exertis Ireland sits in one of four divisions within DCC plc, a FTSE 100 company. We are a global distributor of consumer, business and enterprise products supported by a range of managed services.

    • CEO
      • Apr 1980 - Apr 2009

      Sharptext (now exertis) is Ireland's leading ICT products distributor. We are proud to represent the world leading technology brands including, IBM, Cisco, HP, Microsoft , ACER, Toshiba,Lenovo, Fujitsu and many others. We support the widest group of resellers, retailers and systems integrators.

  • DCC Technology
    • United Kingdom
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • Board Member
      • Apr 1992 - Apr 2009

      DCC Technology, which trades as Exertis, is a leading route-to-market and supply chain partner for global technology brands and customers. Exertis provides a broad range of consumer, business and enterprise technology products and services to retailers, resellers and integrators. DCC Technology, which trades as Exertis, is a leading route-to-market and supply chain partner for global technology brands and customers. Exertis provides a broad range of consumer, business and enterprise technology products and services to retailers, resellers and integrators.

  • The Corporate Governance Association of Ireland
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • Director
      • Apr 2006 - Mar 2009

      I am proud to have been a co-founder and board member of the CGAI. The CGAI is a professional association of members certified in corporate governance post graduate studies. The aim is provide the members with continuous professional development programmes and other resources to enable them to keep abreast of this continually evolving subject. The CGAI seeks to promote best practice in governance across the commercial, public and voluntary sectors by developing Codes of Good Governance in partnership with like-minded organisations as well as providing candidates for board positions. Show less

  • The Pilton Group
    • United Kingdom
    • Retail Office Equipment
    • Non Executive Director
      • Apr 2005 - Mar 2009

      The Pilton Group is Ireland's leading distributor of home enterainment products. Our portfolio includes business software, games consoles, software & peripherals, consumer electronics, DVDs and audio visual accessories The Pilton Group is Ireland's leading distributor of home enterainment products. Our portfolio includes business software, games consoles, software & peripherals, consumer electronics, DVDs and audio visual accessories

  • Distrilogie SA France
    • Non Executive Director
      • Jan 2000 - Mar 2009

      The ALTIMATE Group (formally Distrilogie) is a leading European distributor of value-added Enterprise IT solutions representing €257m in global sales annually. ALTIMATE operates in six countries : Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain and has a Network of 2500 value added resellers, integrators and ISV partners. Established in 1994 under the name of DISTRILOGIE, ALTIMATE belongs to the financial holding company DCC (more info on: http://www.dcc.ie). The ALTIMATE Group (formally Distrilogie) is a leading European distributor of value-added Enterprise IT solutions representing €257m in global sales annually. ALTIMATE operates in six countries : Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain and has a Network of 2500 value added resellers, integrators and ISV partners. Established in 1994 under the name of DISTRILOGIE, ALTIMATE belongs to the financial holding company DCC (more info on: http://www.dcc.ie).

  • Gem Distribution Ltd (now exertis)
    • Non Executive Director
      • Apr 1998 - Mar 2009

      Gem (now exertis) provide our partners with end to end integrated supply chain solutions and added value distribution to the retail channel for software, peripheral and connected home technologies. In our third decade, Gem's history of success includes exclusive UK distribution of Xbox, Xbox 360, Take Two, NCsoft games, the CA PC security range as well as being a leading UK distributor for vendors such as Logitech, Microsoft and Symantec. Gem (now exertis) provide our partners with end to end integrated supply chain solutions and added value distribution to the retail channel for software, peripheral and connected home technologies. In our third decade, Gem's history of success includes exclusive UK distribution of Xbox, Xbox 360, Take Two, NCsoft games, the CA PC security range as well as being a leading UK distributor for vendors such as Logitech, Microsoft and Symantec.

Education

  • Trinity College Dublin
    Postgraduate Diploma, Conflict & Dispute Resolution Studies
    2015 - 2016
  • SQT
    Quality Management Systems Auditor / Lead Auditor (ISO 9001:2015)
  • University College Dublin
    UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, Dip Corp Gov, Diploma in Corporate Governance
    2005 - 2006
  • The Institute of Directors
    C.Dir, Chartered Director - the professional qualification for directors
    2007 - 2008
  • Digital Marketing Institute
    Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing
    2010 - 2010
  • Irish Management Institute
    Strategy and Change management
    2003 - 2004
  • Irish Management Institute
    Marketing
    1988 - 1989
  • Technological University Dublin
    Telecommunications Engineering
    1973 - 1976

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