Paul Drechsler, was born on 16 April 1956 and is an Irish businessman.
16 Facts About Paul Drechsler
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Paul Drechsler is the former Confederation of British Industry President.
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Paul Drechsler served as the Chairman of International Chamber of Commerce and BusinessLDN.
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Paul Drechsler has been President of the Society of Chemical Industry since 2022.
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Paul Drechsler joined the Wates Group, a private construction firm, in 2004.
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Paul Drechsler served as its chairman and chief executive officer from April 2006 until 2014.
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Paul Drechsler served as the chairman of Bibby Line from 2014 to 2020.
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Paul Drechsler served as senior independent director of Essentra Plc from 2005 until 2015.
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Paul Drechsler was made an Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to the construction industry in February 2015.
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Paul Drechsler served as the Chairman of the Skills Funding Agency until September 2015.
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Paul Drechsler served on the Board of Trustees of Business in the Community until December 2017.
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Paul Drechsler served as the President of the Confederation of British Industry, a pro-business organisation in the United Kingdom, from June 2015 until June 2018.
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Paul Drechsler served as the Chair of Teach First from 2013 until 2019.
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Paul Drechsler serves on the Provost's Council of Trinity College Dublin and on the Advisory Council of the Foundation for Education Development.
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Paul Drechsler is Chairman of the Board of ICC and London First.
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Paul Drechsler was Chancellor of Teesside University until July 2022.