Paul is the Chief Executive of Whiterock and has over 13 years of experience leading the local team, which provides loans to companies across Northern Ireland. Following the successful deployment of three growth funds, Whiterock now manages over £255m of funds, including a £60m debt fund and a £75m equity fund, supporting businesses at every stage of growth.
Paul brings considerable banking and corporate finance expertise, having spent seven years in Corporate & Business Banking at Bank of Ireland, and previously held senior roles for 10 years at KPMG and Deloitte. Throughout his career, Paul has focused on delivering corporate financial advice and funding solutions to SMEs in Northern Ireland.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and served as Chair of Chartered Accountants Ireland from 2023 to 2024, reflecting his commitment to advancing the profession. Paul holds an honours degree and a postgraduate diploma in Accounting from Queen’s University Belfast.
