"With the hard work, expertise and commitment of our people, we are in a strong position to take advantage of the many opportunities ahead."
- Paul Wilson, chief operating officer at SBG
Prior to this appointment, Paul Wilson served in several senior executive positions, accumulating over three decades of experience. These roles include divisional director of business development at St James’ Palace and most recently, chief marketing officer at Aviva.
Wilson will replace Richard Howells who left SBG earlier this month to pursue new employment elsewhere in the industry. Currently a non-executive director of SBG’s Board, he will officially start this new role on 3rd July 2023.
Commenting on the appointment, John Cowan, interim chief executive officer at SBG, has said:
“I am pleased to welcome Paul Wilson to SBG. With in-depth experience and expertise in strategy, transformation, marketing and distribution as well as building and leading teams that deliver growth, value and efficiency, he will be an excellent addition to our experienced leadership team.
“With the hard work, expertise and commitment of our people, we are in a strong position to take advantage of the many opportunities ahead, and I am incredibly optimistic and positive about the future direction of the business.”
Paul Wilson, chief operating officer at SBG, added:
“I am delighted to be joining SBG. Having been on the board for the past two years, I know what a vibrant and ambitious business it is and I’m looking forward to working with the rest of the team to help them deliver on the Group’s long-term objectives.”
