Business Coach, Consultant, Non-Executive Director
Business Coach, Consultant, Non-Executive Director
About Paul Duffy
I help businesses plan, manage, and grow profitably by providing strategic guidance, financial expertise, and practical solutions that drive measurable results. With extensive experience as a CEO, CFO, and Business Development Director, I bring a real-world, no-nonsense approach to business coaching and consulting.
Whether you’re looking to refine your strategy, improve profitability, expand into new markets, or navigate complex business challenges, I provide the clarity and direction you need. My focus is not just on advising, but on helping you implement actionable plans that deliver growth and long-term success.
As an independent consultant and trusted advisor, I act as a sounding board and confidante—helping business leaders cut through the noise, challenge assumptions, and make informed, high-impact decisions. After all, leadership can be a lonely place, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Business Experience
With over 20 years of consulting, coaching, and interim management experience, I have worked with 125+ organisations worldwide, ranging from startups and SMEs to large corporations, banks, government departments, and charities.
I have supported businesses across a wide range of industries, including Mining, Oil & Gas, Food, Chemicals, FMCG, Software, Data Communications, Telecommunications, Leisure, Services, Toys, Travel, Catering Equipment, Automotive, Engineering, Education, Banking, and Insurance.
My international experience spans living and working in Africa, the USA, Canada, Turkey, the UK, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Ireland, with additional projects in France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Spain, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Japan, Australia, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Qualifications
- MBA – Master of Business Administration (Cranfield)
- FCMA – Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Management Accountants
- MIFT – Member of the Institute of Turnaround
It all starts with a simple conversation
- Is your business lacking direction or struggling to grow?
- Do you have a clear plan for the short, mid, and long term?
- Are competitors gaining the edge while you stand still?
- Ready to scale up and take your business to the next level?




















