Paul McLaughlin (businessman)
Paul McLaughlin (born 29 December 1969) is a British businessman. From August 2015 to October 2017, he was chief executive of the Building Engineering Services Association,[1] a trade association within the construction sector.
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Born | Paul Joseph McLaughlin 29 December 1969 |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | University of Glasgow |
Occupation | Chief Executive |
Partner(s) | Lianne |
Children | Sadie |
Early life
McLaughlin, the son of Joseph and Catherine McLaughlin and the eldest of their four children, grew up in Glasgow where he attended the University of Glasgow.[2] He graduated in Engineering in 1991 and moved to Slough to join the Mars Confectionery graduate training programme.[3]
Career
Following completion of the Mars Confectionery graduate training scheme, McLaughlin joined The Coca-Cola Company in 2005, as operations controller at the Durham Plant,[4] responsible for operations, engineering and warehouse functions.
He held various positions in quality and innovations departments,[4] before becoming the commercialisation director for north-west Europe.[5]
He was appointed as CEO of Scotland Food & Drink in October 2007.[2]
In December 2009, McLaughlin launched the first joined-up strategy for the entire food and drink sector in Scotland, including agriculture, fishing and aquaculture.[6]
In May 2011, McLaughlin announced his departure from Scotland Food & Drink[7] to join Albert Bartlett Ltd as Managing Director of Scotty Brand Ltd,[8] a commercial organisation promoting Scottish in season produce.[9]
He became chief executive of the Building Engineering Services Association in August 2015,[1] leaving the role in October 2017 following a cycling accident.[10]
References
- "B&ES Appoints New Chief Executive". Property & Development Magazine. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
- "The New Scottish Enlightenment". The Times Group. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
- "Monday Interview:Paul McLaughlin". The Scotsman. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
- "Scotland Food & Drink Signs McLaughlin". The Grocer. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
- "Coke Director Rises to the Top". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
- "Food and Drink Targets". The Scottish Government. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
- "Scotland Food & Drink Chief Executive Announces Departure". Scotland Food & Drink. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
- "Albert Bartlett signs up McLaughlin to spearhead Scotty push". The Grocer. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
- "Scotty The Brave:Success Story". Business Quarter Magazine. Archived from the original on 16 January 2013. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
- "Paul McLaughlin leaves BESA". Cooling Post. 2 November 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2018.