Occupation Business executive Name Paul Drechsler | ||
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Paul drechsler what should business do to rebuild public confidence
Paul Drechsler, CBE (born 16 April 1956) is an Irish businessman. He serves as the Chairman of Bibby Line. He is the President of the Confederation of British Industry.
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- Paul drechsler what should business do to rebuild public confidence
- Early life
- Business career
- Philanthropy
- Personal life
- References
Early life
Paul Drechsler graduated with a bachelor of science in engineering from Trinity College, Dublin.
Business career
Drechsler worked for Imperial Chemical Industries for twenty-four years. He joined the Wates Group, a private construction firm, in 2004. He served as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from April 2006 until 2014. He serves as the Chairman of Bibby Line.
Drechsler was made an Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to the construction industry in February 2015.
Philanthropy
Drechsler served as the Chairman of the Skills Funding Agency until September 2015. He serves on the Board of Trustees of Business in the Community. He has served as the President of the Confederation of British Industry, a pro-business organization in the United Kingdom, since June 2015.
Drechsler serves as the Chair of Teach First. He also serves on the Advisory Board of the Trinity College School of Business.
Personal life
Drechsler is married. He has three children.