Meet the Team at the Coventry & Warwickshire Growth Hub... Made Smarter West Midlands Account Manager, Paul Sullivan!

Our fantastic team are what makes the Coventry & Warwickshire Growth Hub such a vital place for businesses in the region. Every day, they work hard to support our ambitious SMEs and help make their future plans and visions a reality.

We're shining a spotlight on our Account Management team to celebrate their stories and share the journeys that have brought each of them to where they are today.

We recently caught up with our Made Smarter West Midlands Account Manager, Paul, to find out more about his role here at the Growth Hub and what he enjoys most both at work and away from the office too!

Watch the video below or on YouTube!

What do you do at the Coventry & Warwickshire Growth Hub?

  • I am the account lead Digital Technology Specialist (DTS) for the Made Smarter Programme in the West Midlands.

What's a unique/interesting fact about yourself?

  • I used to play football professionally.

What 3 things do you love about your role?

  • Meeting new business leaders.
  • Being part of the Made Smarter programme and seeing the positive impact it can have on businesses once they're involved.
  • Working with a great team!

What's your professional background?

  • I have many years of experience running a business in the automotive sector. Over the years I've worked extensively in the industry, both in employed roles and as owner and director of several companies!

What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?

  • Set your targets high.

What's your favourite place to visit in Coventry & Warwickshire?

  • It would have to be the CBS Arena - especially when Coventry City FC are playing!

What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learnt about the Coventry & Warwickshire Business community since joining the Growth Hub?

  • The level of support that is out there for businesses - a lot available free of charge, from highly skilled advisors
  • Realising how much positive guidance and support is available from the Coventry & Warwickshire Growth Hub.

What could you comfortably give a 30 min presentation on, with no preparation?

  • SME supply chain in the UK!

What do you love to do outside of work?

  • Many things! I'd say I spend a lot of my time, playing golf and poker, watching sports (…any kind!) and travelling!