Paul is a social research analyst. He previously worked as a Research Fellow at a number of North West universities. He is a sociologist who specialises in the understanding of risk management, health policy and the production of social value. Over the course of his career he has development a range of research skills, both qualitative and quantitative. Paul has a PhD from the University of Salford and a postgraduate qualification in Social Research Methods and Statistics from the University of Manchester. Paul is chair of the People and Remuneration Committee and also deputy Board chair.