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Paul Barratt

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Chief Executive Officer at Cormar Carpet Company
📍 Hove, England, United Kingdom

Paul is the CEO of Cormar Carpet Company, bringing over 25 years of flooring industry experience to the role. An accomplished leader specializing in strategic planning, cultural transformation, and brand development, he previously spent a significant part of his career at Karndean Designflooring, rising to Group Managing Director. He studied Management & Marketing of Textiles at The University of Manchester.

Outside of his professional life, Paul is dedicated to fitness and philanthropy. He recently trained for and completed the Brighton Marathon, undertaking challenging long-distance runs as part of his preparation. He ran to raise money and awareness in memory of a close friend who had passed away suddenly, showing his commitment to personal causes.

He has a reputation for keeping strategy simple to deliver exceptional growth.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Hove, England, United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Industry Growth
As CEO, he is focused on driving the next stage of growth for Cormar Carpets and has expressed pride in his team for their ambition and work to accelerate growth.
Brand Development
His career highlights a passion for building brands, having overseen the establishment of the Karndean brand and being recognized for his excellent track record in this area.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Chief Executive Officer
Cormar Carpet Company
6-2023 - 3-2024
Karndean UK Group Managing Director - UK & Europe
Karndean Designflooring UK
6-2015 - 6-2023
Managing Director UK & Europe
Karndean Designflooring UK
10-2012 - 6-2015
Managing Director UK
Karndean Designflooring UK
6-2009 - 10-2012
Commercial Sales Director
Karndean Designflooring UK
In the press

Media appearances

Cormar Carpet Company appoints Paul Barratt as CEO. Featured in Cormar Carpet Company (official website)
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Cormar Carpets marks seven decades of British manufacturing. Featured in Contract Flooring Journal
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Education
1-2010 - 9-2012
Advanced Management Program
Hult Ashridge Executive Education
1996 - 1999
Management & Marketing of Textiles
The University of Manchester
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