Government Advisor Head of Finance at Government of Dubai, Department of Civil Aviation - Eng'g Projects Division
📍 London Area, United Kingdom
Paul Garner specializes in connecting global brands with the sports industry, focusing on sponsorships, media rights, and strategic partnerships. He has extensive experience supporting wealth funds in the acquisition of U. K. football clubs and holds a Masters degree from the Royal Veterinary College.
Outside of his professional work, Paul is a former jockey, and his personal philosophy emphasizes perseverance and learning from failure. He is also involved in his local community as a PTA member at Ravenfield Primary School, demonstrating a commitment to education and family.
He has a unique background combining a Masters from the Royal Veterinary College with a career as a jockey and sports finance professional.
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Current Role
Government Advisor Head of Finance
Location
London Area, United Kingdom
Personality Overview
How Paul shows up
Risk-averse
Social Proof Driven
Procedural
They are unlikely to become strong champions as they don't prefer pushing other people. They get along well with all people. They prefer to follow rules and procedures.
Priorities
Topics Paul cares about
Sports Sponsorships
His current role is dedicated to bridging the gap between global brands and the sports industry, securing high-profile deals like stadium naming rights.
Football Club Acquisitions
Spent four years at Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) assisting wealth funds with the acquisition of premier football clubs in the U. K.
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Career
Work history
8-2021 - 8-2022
Government Advisor Head of Finance
Government of Dubai, Department of Civil Aviation - Eng'g Projects Division
5-2021 - 8-2021
Director of football
Shiekh Hamdan Football associates Dubai
1-2021 - 5-2025
Football Capital Partners Saudi
Public Investment Fund (PIF)
12-2020 - 3-2023
Head of Recruitment and Selection
Prime Minister's Office - UAE
7-2020 - 5-2025
Sports media/ Sponsorship/ Brands
PaulGarnerSports Arena Sports Bringing Brands Together
In the press
Media appearances
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Education
2020 - 2020
TALENT ID IN FOOTBALL WITH FA ON SPOTTING TALENT PART 1 AND PART 2
Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.
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