Paul Simpson

Paul Simpson has been Chief Financial Officer for the Growth Company since March 2018, having been Chief Operating Officer for the previous four years. He has responsibility for the Group finance function, internal audit, legal, procurement and company secretary.

Previously, Paul was Managing Director of Visit Manchester, the destination management organisation (DMO) for Greater Manchester and the tourism division of Marketing Manchester.

A qualified accountant (CIMA) since 1989, Paul worked within a number of private sector organisations in training, manufacturing and financial services prior to joining the Group.