People
Paul Dinan
Background
Paul brings unique insight into the challenges and opportunities facing international organizations, having lived and worked extensively in Europe and the United States. He specializes in developing practical, high-impact solutions that address critical business issues related to strategy execution and strategic talent management.
Paul has partnered with organizations across numerous industries, including telecommunications, information technology, financial services, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, energy, and fast moving consumer goods, as well as conducting extensive engagements with governmental and public sector agencies.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining Axiom Consulting Partners, Paul was European Practice Leader for Hudson Talent Management (NASDAQ HHGP). Based in Paris, he worked closely with corporate, regional and local leadership in over a dozen European countries to successfully expand and develop the business, while also managing high-value multi-national key accounts.
Previously Paul was Practice Leader for Hudson’s Irish Talent Management business, based in Dublin. This followed his time with MPact Consulting, a boutique management consulting firm specialising in strategy execution, with whom he was based in both Chicago and Dublin.
Publications & Affiliations
Paul is a regular guest speaker at conferences and industry events throughout Europe. Recent events include Redefining HR in the New Economy (July 2009, London), the HR Directors Summit Europe (February 2009, Brussels), European Supply Chain & Logistics Summit (May 2008, Dusseldorf), and Employee Engagement in the Private & Public Sectors (September 2008, Dublin).
Paul has written several articles & is frequently quoted in the business press. Highlights include “How a Need for Meaning Impacts Staff Engagement & Business Performance” (September 2008), “An All Round View” (Sunday Independent, November 2006), and “Engaging Staff to Deliver Change” (InGov Magazine, September 2006).
Paul is a member of the Institute of Management Consultants and Advisors.
Education
Paul has a Masters Degree in Strategic Management & Planning from UCD Smurfit Business School, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from University College Dublin.
Personal Note
As a sports lover, I’m often amazed at how people overlook things in their organizations that they would demand of their favorite team. It’s obvious that the best sports-teams set long and short-term goals, work relentlessly every day to get better, identify and empower leaders, put massive emphasis on culture, build a strong replacement bench, and constantly evaluate the ability of their talent to get the job done. The same goes for great businesses. I like to think we can shine a light on these types of issues for our clients, and then work with them to close the gap between their performance and their potential.
Background
Paul brings unique insight into the challenges and opportunities facing international organizations, having lived and worked extensively in Europe and the United States. He specializes in developing practical, high-impact solutions that address critical business issues related to strategy execution and strategic talent management.
Paul has partnered with organizations across numerous industries, including telecommunications, information technology, financial services, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, energy, and fast moving consumer goods, as well as conducting extensive engagements with governmental and public sector agencies.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining Axiom Consulting Partners, Paul was European Practice Leader for Hudson Talent Management (NASDAQ HHGP). Based in Paris, he worked closely with corporate, regional and local leadership in over a dozen European countries to successfully expand and develop the business, while also managing high-value multi-national key accounts.
Previously Paul was Practice Leader for Hudson’s Irish Talent Management business, based in Dublin. This followed his time with MPact Consulting, a boutique management consulting firm specialising in strategy execution, with whom he was based in both Chicago and Dublin.
Publications & Affiliations
Paul is a regular guest speaker at conferences and industry events throughout Europe. Recent events include Redefining HR in the New Economy (July 2009, London), the HR Directors Summit Europe (February 2009, Brussels), European Supply Chain & Logistics Summit (May 2008, Dusseldorf), and Employee Engagement in the Private & Public Sectors (September 2008, Dublin).
Paul has written several articles & is frequently quoted in the business press. Highlights include “How a Need for Meaning Impacts Staff Engagement & Business Performance†(September 2008), “An All Round View†(Sunday Independent, November 2006), and “Engaging Staff to Deliver Change†(InGov Magazine, September 2006).
Paul is a member of the Institute of Management Consultants and Advisors.
Education
Paul has a Masters Degree in Strategic Management & Planning from UCD Smurfit Business School, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from University College Dublin.
Personal Note
As a sports lover, I’m often amazed at how people overlook things in their organizations that they would demand of their favorite team. It’s obvious that the best sports-teams set long and short-term goals, work relentlessly every day to get better, identify and empower leaders, put massive emphasis on culture, build a strong replacement bench, and constantly evaluate the ability of their talent to get the job done. The same goes for great businesses. I like to think we can shine a light on these types of issues for our clients, and then work with them to close the gap between their performance and their potential.