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Paul Smith

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Product Group Manager/Programme Manager at Next
📍 Leicester, England, United Kingdom

Paul is a Product Group Manager at Next Retail, with a long history in IT and development management. Educated at De Montfort University, he spent over 18 years at Aurum Holdings before his current 9-year tenure. People often call him personable, focused, driven, and an inspirational leader.

His combined tenure of over 28 years at just two companies highlights his loyalty and deep industry expertise.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Product Group Manager/Programme Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Leicester, England, United Kingdom
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Team Leadership
Praised in recommendations as an "inspirational leader" with a knack for attracting and retaining talent through a personable and focused approach.
Retail IT Systems
Has extensive experience in retail, including roles as Deputy Head of IT and Bespoke Development Manager at Aurum Holdings.
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Career

Work history

2-2022
Product Group Manager/Programme Manager
Next
4-2016
Development Project Manager
Next
6-2015 - 4-2016
IT Development & Integration Manager
Aurum Holdings
3-2013 - 6-2015
Deputy Head of IT (Interim)
Aurum Holdings
3-2007 - 2-2013
System Development Manager
Aurum Holdings
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Education
1991 - 1995
BSc (Hons)
De Montfort University
1989 - 1991
BTEC National
Charles Keene College
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