Paul Norris
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Robert Owen MBA FInstSMM
Paul is a strong leader with a focused determination that infectiously draws colleague respect from both within and also outside of his teams. He is highly numerate, but doesn't rely solely on this to make the right business decisions, taking time to understand the influences and underlying factors that support these numbers as well. Although highly driven, Paul maintains a calmness and patience that creates the perfect environment for his team to succeed. Paul has developed the envious blend of both Operational and Sales experience over the last twenty years and this makes him one of the most rounded individuals I have encountered. I wholeheartedly recommend Paul and would love the opportunity to work with him again in the future.
Chris Walton
Paul has an extraordinary talent with people in general, he can detect strengths and weaknesses and can bring the best out of them. I would be pleased to work for Paul at anytime.
Robert Owen MBA FInstSMM
Paul is a strong leader with a focused determination that infectiously draws colleague respect from both within and also outside of his teams. He is highly numerate, but doesn't rely solely on this to make the right business decisions, taking time to understand the influences and underlying factors that support these numbers as well. Although highly driven, Paul maintains a calmness and patience that creates the perfect environment for his team to succeed. Paul has developed the envious blend of both Operational and Sales experience over the last twenty years and this makes him one of the most rounded individuals I have encountered. I wholeheartedly recommend Paul and would love the opportunity to work with him again in the future.
Chris Walton
Paul has an extraordinary talent with people in general, he can detect strengths and weaknesses and can bring the best out of them. I would be pleased to work for Paul at anytime.
Robert Owen MBA FInstSMM
Paul is a strong leader with a focused determination that infectiously draws colleague respect from both within and also outside of his teams. He is highly numerate, but doesn't rely solely on this to make the right business decisions, taking time to understand the influences and underlying factors that support these numbers as well. Although highly driven, Paul maintains a calmness and patience that creates the perfect environment for his team to succeed. Paul has developed the envious blend of both Operational and Sales experience over the last twenty years and this makes him one of the most rounded individuals I have encountered. I wholeheartedly recommend Paul and would love the opportunity to work with him again in the future.
Chris Walton
Paul has an extraordinary talent with people in general, he can detect strengths and weaknesses and can bring the best out of them. I would be pleased to work for Paul at anytime.
Robert Owen MBA FInstSMM
Paul is a strong leader with a focused determination that infectiously draws colleague respect from both within and also outside of his teams. He is highly numerate, but doesn't rely solely on this to make the right business decisions, taking time to understand the influences and underlying factors that support these numbers as well. Although highly driven, Paul maintains a calmness and patience that creates the perfect environment for his team to succeed. Paul has developed the envious blend of both Operational and Sales experience over the last twenty years and this makes him one of the most rounded individuals I have encountered. I wholeheartedly recommend Paul and would love the opportunity to work with him again in the future.
Chris Walton
Paul has an extraordinary talent with people in general, he can detect strengths and weaknesses and can bring the best out of them. I would be pleased to work for Paul at anytime.
Experience
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Blok 'N' Mesh
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United Kingdom
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Wholesale Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer
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Sep 2022 - Present
Blok 'N' Mesh is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of temporary perimeter protection systems including Temporary Fencing, Site Hoarding, Pedestrian Barriers and Traffic Management products for hire or sale to the construction and allied industries. With multiple depots throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe, you're never far from a Blok 'N' Mesh distribution point with excellent stock holdings and rapid delivery services. Blok 'N' Mesh is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of temporary perimeter protection systems including Temporary Fencing, Site Hoarding, Pedestrian Barriers and Traffic Management products for hire or sale to the construction and allied industries. With multiple depots throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe, you're never far from a Blok 'N' Mesh distribution point with excellent stock holdings and rapid delivery services.
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Actavo Hire & Sales
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United Kingdom
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Construction
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100 - 200 Employee
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Managing Director
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Mar 2019 - Jan 2022
Actavo is an engineering solutions company with global reach operating in 100+ locations. Actavo’s global workforce of 6,000+ delivers Industrial Solutions, Network Solutions, In-Home Solutions, Hire & Sales Solutions, Event Solutions and Building Solutions to the world’s leading companies. As Managing Director for the Hire & Sales division UK & Ireland, I had full responsibility for the 27 branches and 300 + employees, generating revenues in excess of £60m from the hire and sale of non mechanical products into many sectors.Due to the acquisition of the Hire & Sales division by our largest competitor Altrad in August 2021 whereby I agreed to remain with the company for 6 months to ensure a smooth and successful transition. I am now seeking my next senior management challenge. Show less
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Operations Director | UK and Ireland
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May 2015 - Mar 2019
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Regional Manager, South East
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May 2013 - May 2015
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Operations Director
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Apr 1992 - Jan 2013
I commenced my career with Harsco over 20 years ago running a branch and progressed through the management chain to Director level, including a 3 year assignment in the USA and Western Canada
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Regional Manager
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Oct 2005 - May 2009
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Regional Manager - Rovacabin
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May 2002 - Oct 2005
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Regional Manager
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Jan 1995 - May 2002
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Branch Manager / Sales
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Apr 1992 - Jan 1995
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Harsco Corporation
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United States
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Environmental Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Sales Director
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Apr 2010 - Dec 2011
Western USA & Canada
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General Manager
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May 2009 - Apr 2010
Eastern USA
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Dundee Football Club
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Dundee, United Kingdom
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Commercial Manager
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May 1989 - Apr 1992
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Swallow Hotels
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Assistant Manager
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Aug 1979 - May 1989
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