Paddy (GWP) Wright BSc Econ, FCA
Ellados 11, Akrounta, Limassol 4522, Cyprus
Telephone: +357 253 144 52; Mobile: +357 967 141 06
Email: paddy.wright45@gmail.com
Professional Profile
A highly dedicated and progressive professional who combines a solid academic background with a
proven record of achievement in HR and business leadership.Innovative and resourceful, displaying
expertise in strategic planning and the development of complex HR functions and change initiatives to
drive growth and increase profits. Able to perform optimally in the most challenging of situations and
global environments, demonstrating strong negotiation skills and applying ambassadorial qualities in
building productive long-term relationships with business leaders and government representatives.
Objective
Currently looking to make a significant contribution within a contract or interim HR position for an
organisation seeking an objective and dynamic individual with an established background in HR
-delivering revenue generation and substantial cost savings.
Career Summary
2008–date
Company Director
Responsibilities
 Establishing and building a business venture operating in Russia and the Commonwealth of
Independent States (CIS)
Key Achievements
 Analysing market supply and demand with respect to the provision of benefits, products and
services for companies within the region
 Compiling a broad range of business-tailored packages and successfully promoting them to
organisations for the benefit of executives, senior management and other employees
2000–2008
KPMG RUSSIA & CIS
HR Director
Responsibilities
 Served as HR Director within the Russia & CIS operation of this global provider of audit, tax and
advisory services
Key Achievements
 As a member of the Executive Board, facilitated the exponential rise of KPMG Russia from fewer
than 700 employees across the CIS region to over 6,000, enabling it to build revenue from $50m
to over $800m and become the fastest growing and most profitable operation per capita within
KPMG Europe
 Drove a transformation of the business culture by devising and managing the first recruitment
strategies and processes to establish KPMG Russia as a top option for graduates and experienced
staff, attracting over 520 graduates during the year, and headhunting executives and their teams
from competitors
 Saved the company in excess of $20 million through personally leading a five-month challenge
against unjustified claims by the Russian tax authorities, ultimately resulting in all demands being
withdrawn
 Established KPMG Russia as one of the leading companies in terms of compensation, benefits and
professional development according to respected business evaluators Watson Wyatt and Shine
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Career Summary cont.
1993–2000
PWC RUSSIA
Development and Business Advisor /
Director of Internal and Client Training / Project Director
Responsibilities
 Fulfilled several roles within the world’s second largest professional services organisation with
offices in 757 cities across 154 countries and employing over 161,000 people
Key Achievements
 Played a pivotal role in securing Gazprom as a PwC client, an account that generated more than
$18m in fees in the first year, by developing strong long-term relationships with senior Gazprom
executives during the delivery of accounting and business training to Gazprom’s 120-strong top
financial team
 Led several EU TACIS-funded technical aid projects aimed at facilitating CIS transition to
market-oriented economies, including directing a Belarus Bank training and consultation project
worth in excess of €3.5m
 Pioneered coaching and mentoring programmes across Europe that generated productivity gains of
up to 42%
1986–1993
PRICE WATERHOUSE WORLD FIRM
Global Senior Training Manager
Responsibilities
 Employed across 24 countries providing expert training, new methodology launches, operational
support and trouble shooting
Key Achievements
 Assisted in effecting a successful corporate merger between two major South African businesses
 Led EU TACIS- and World Bank-funded technical aid projects within the former communist
countries
 Polished the public-speaking skills of top global leaders
Education and Qualifications
BSc:
FCA:
Economics, London
Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Corporate Business Awards
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Best Trainer
Best HR Director
Best Team Leader
Personal Details
Driving Licence:
Full/Clean
References available on request
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