Paul was a manager's dream – dependable, responsible and always calm in stressful situations. He was also a challenging employee! While Paul constantly delivered first rate events and new ideas, he was also forthright with views on how he thought the business could be improved. Moreover, he was so protective of his colleagues that one director jokingly called him the “shop steward for the conferences division”.

A true team player, both in the office and on the football pitch (where he did some of his best work), Paul made sure that his enthusiasm and brilliant sense of humour kept all around him amused, even on the rare occasions when his day wasn’t going so well.

Paul’s smile was infectious and his ironic remarks legendary. His life in New York suited him perfectly, with the fiancée, job and life that he genuinely deserved. He will be terribly missed.