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Paul Abley

Trailblazer · DISC type DI
Director of Community, Events and Partnerships | FDEA at Food & Drink Exporters Association (FDEA)
📍 Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom

Paul Abley is the Director of Community, Events and Partnerships at the Food & Drink Exporters Association (FDEA). A strategic thinker with extensive experience in international trade from his time at the Department for Business and Trade, he excels at opening new markets and building brand awareness. People he has worked with describe him as diligent, innovative, and creative.

He is part of a team with the ambitious mission to increase UK food and drink exports by £1 billion every year for the next decade.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Director of Community, Events and Partnerships | FDEA
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Paul shows up

Assertive
Achievement-Oriented
Informal

They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary. They will fight for you if they come to believe in you. They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.

Priorities

Topics Paul cares about

UK Food Exports
He is central to FDEA's mission of boosting UK food and drink exports, aiming to add £1 billion in new overseas sales annually for the next 10 years.
Industry Community Building
His role focuses on creating a vibrant community by connecting members, partners, and international buyers through high-impact events and strategic programmes.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Director of Community, Events and Partnerships | FDEA
Food & Drink Exporters Association (FDEA)
1-2026
Director of Community, Events & Partnerships
Future of Food Competition
4-2017 - 12-2025
International Innovation & Delivery Manager
Department for Business and Trade
11-2012 - 3-2017
Senior International Trade Adviser
Department for Business and Trade
5-2012 - 12-2012
Contract Position - Business Development Manager EMEA
YR Free Technologies
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