Paul spent several years in the drilling industry (roustabout to driller) prior to gaining a Degree in Economics. He then spent 3 years in investment accounting before joining the financial specialist stockbroker Fox-Pitt, Kelton Ltd. Paul helped build FPK over 21 years into a global financial investment bank and became a director in 1989. The company was purchased by Swiss Re in 1999 and Paul left six years later to join EEA as Fund Manager in July 2005.