Paul Simpson

Paul joined Marketing Manchester in 1998 as director of finance and operations.

Since 2002 he has also held the post of deputy chief executive and when Visit Manchester was created in January 2008, as a division of Marketing Manchester, Paul took on the role of managing director.

A qualified accountant for over 20 years, Paul has worked in a number of sectors before joining Marketing Manchester. These include training, newsprint manufacturing and financial services.

Paul is a trustee for Street to Stadium - a Manchester based charity helping to provide young people with opportunities through sport in the local community.

Living on the Wirral, Paul is married with four children.