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🦉Paul Hetherington MBA FIoD

Captain · DISC type DS
Group Chair at Vistage UK
📍 United Kingdom

Paul is a Vistage and Non-Executive Chair who guides CEOs and entrepreneurs, particularly in the construction and building materials industry. Drawing on his MBA from the University of Bradford, he focuses on scaling businesses. Colleagues describe him as an insightful, inspiring, creative, and strategic leader.

He is passionate about the positive impact great leaders can have on the UK and is an avid learner, often sharing insights from podcasts and economic theories. Paul actively engages with his professional network to broaden his horizons and believes in continuous personal and professional development.

Unique fact: Paul serves on the Industrial Development Advisory Board (IDAB), advising the UK government on the allocation of public funds to support industry.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Group Chair
Job Level
Junior
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How 🦉Paul shows up

Decisive But Calm
Long-Term Thinker
Dynamic But Sincere

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Priorities

Topics 🦉Paul cares about

CEO Mentorship
As a Vistage Chair, his passion is helping business owners overcome challenges like cash flow, competition, and staff retention to successfully scale their companies.
Strategic Planning
He champions formal strategic planning, frequently highlighting data that shows businesses with a plan grow significantly faster and achieve better returns.
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Career

Work history

8-2020
Group Chair
Vistage UK
3-2025
Non Executive Chair
IBC Buying Group
3-2025
Non Executive Chair
The IPG
8-2022
Non Executive Director
BRE
5-2023
Non Executive Director
Department for Business and Trade
In the press

Media appearances

The IPG Strengthens its Board with the Appointment of Paul Hetherington. Featured in The IPG
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Education
1999 - 2000
MBA
University of Bradford School of Management
1985 - 1988
BA(Hons)
Nottingham Trent University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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