Paul Kidner

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Paul is a lead advisor to TIMA, evaluating and monitoring grant-making for the Foundation in Greece, in support of issues related to the elderly. In Greece, those aged 65+ currently make up over 20% of the population and the proportion of productive workers to retirees is dwindling, with clear effects on the socio-economic makeup of the country. An oft neglected but growing sector of society typical issues related to the elderly include poverty, isolation, comorbidities, brain health, dementia, Alzheimers and physical well-being. The system of state and private-sector support will have to be re-imagined if it is to be properly inclusive, to care for, and benefit from this vital sector of our society. Previously, Paul launched and managed The People's Trust (TPT), an NGO whose mission is to relieve unemployment in Greece through entrepreneurship. TPT provides financing and business development support to turn entrepreneurial ideas into thriving businesses. In the 4 years since Paul launched and ran the organization, TPT supported over 270 small businesses and created more than 600 new, sustainable, places of employment. Over 91% of these businesses remained sustainable, 42% were launched by women and our oldest entrepreneur was 69 years of age. Paul has 20 years of experience in business development. This includes strategy creation, management, and operations for a variety of innovative businesses initially in the IT, mobile and online media sectors, and then in the SME and social sectors. Paul created and led the PRAKSIS Business Coaching Center (BCC) empowering individuals and teams to start new businesses. The BCC won 1st prize for Youth Entrepreneurship at the Education Business Awards in Greece in 2016. Paul is also on the Executive Board of the EUobserver. In 2014, as Treasurer, he was strongly involved in the Organizational Development and business planning of the organization as it sought, and succeeded in raising over 400k in funding.Having received a diploma in Executive Coaching and Organisational Development, he strongly believes in supporting entrepreneurs and NGO leaders to reach their highest potential and meet their goals. Paul enjoys new challenges as well as leading a team from the spark of an idea to its implementation and successful outcome. Paul's expertise lie in organisational development, leadership, management and strategy, grant evaluation and monitoring, social impact measurement and executive coaching.

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TIMA Foundation

Tima Foundation

Advisor at TIMA Foundation
Paul Kidner Work Experience Details
  • Tima Foundation
    Senior Advisor
    Tima Foundation Jan 2020 - Present
    Athens, Greece
    Leading the evaluations and monitoring of all grant-making for the Foundation in Greece, in support of issues related to the elderly. In Greece, those aged 65+ currently make up over 20% of the population and the proportion of productive workers to retirees is dwindling, with clear effects on the socio-economic makeup of the country. An oft neglected sector of society typical issues related to the elderly include poverty, inclusivity, brain health, dementia, Alzheimers and physical well-being. The system of state and private-sector support will have to be re-imagined if it is to be properly inclusive, to care for, and benefit from this vital sector of our society.
  • The People'S Trust
    General Manager
    The People'S Trust Mar 2016 - Dec 2019
    Athens, Greece
    Launched and led The People’s Trust, a non-profit organization that supports entrepreneurs in Greece through access to micro-financing and business development services.• Led a team of four with offices in Athens and Thessaloniki and a budget of €1M p/y for grants/loans and operations; in just four years from its launch, TPT supported over 300 small businesses that created more than 600 new jobs and an estimated €5M injection into the local economy. • Drove the development of the organization from the initial strategy, to day-to-day operations • Recruited staff, developed company policies, created grant evaluation and monitoring processes, and set KPIs• Raised over €300k in additional institutional funding • Organized and presented on high-level panels with representatives from the EIF, EIB, Yunus Social Business, the London School of Economics, the US Ambassador to Greece and more, at the Delphi Economic Forum and Thessaloniki International Fair • Created strategic partnerships with ecosystem partners including the National Bank of Greece, MIT Enterprise Forum Athens, Impact Hub Athens • Built trusting relations with the Board, engaging them on strategic issues on an as-needed basis, and reporting on a bi-annual basis on progress• Built the framework and processes to generate strong business development services for our entrepreneurs
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  • Praksis
    Program Manager Praksis Business Coaching Center
    Praksis Feb 2014 - Feb 2016
    Launched and managed the Business Coaching Center to support new entrepreneurs in setting up viable businesses; more than 120 beneficiaries participated over two years and the program achieved a 60% success rate and generated ‘best practices’ in supporting entrepreneurship and new businesses.• Led and supervised a team of five business consultants and coaches who carried out training workshops, one-to-one consulting, and coaching for beneficiaries• Led and created the BCC’s processes, communication and training materials• Reported directly to the sponsors: the JPMorgan Chase Foundation and the US Embassy in Athens. BCC won first prize for Youth Entrepreneurship at the Business Education Awards.• Developed organizational partnerships and expanded available services, whilst succeeding in extending the pilot program by two years• Generated new institutional partnerships to expand the organizations impact in the startup ecosystem• Conceived, raised the funding, designed and created “One-Up”, a dedicated funding platform for BCC graduates providing an innovative, alternative source of seed funding for start-ups
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  • Limmat Stiftung
    Country Representative
    Limmat Stiftung Feb 2013 - Feb 2016
    Athens, Greece
    Country Representative: Managed a fund of approximately €10M for the Swiss Foundation. Evaluated proposals and organizations, and monitored all Greek programs for the support of the socially vulnerable.• Successfully dispersed funds to a variety of Greek institutions including Ark of the World, SOS Villages, ELEPAP, Kethea Strofi and Greek Universities• Oversaw the fund throughout its lifecycle including identification and selection of institutional and private beneficiaries• Assessed organizations, financial requirements, and impact of proposed projects• Created contract agreements between Limmat, institutions, and beneficiaries• Monitored and reported on the progress of each grantee at key identified milestones of project implementation • Reported directly to the Director of the Swiss Foundation and donor representatives
  • Fweebi Ltd
    Founder
    Fweebi Ltd 2010 - 2013
    Co-founder & Manager: Managed the business development, partnerships and tech development for this innovative digital marketing service. Fweebi reached No.1 on the iTunes app store for Greece within a week of launching. Fweebi attracted over 35,000 fans & app downloads, took on over 70 Greek and international business partner brands and was on the short-list for investment by Piraeus Capital and a partnership with Piraeus bank. • Conducted market research, developed business plan and oversaw financial modeling • Conceived idea of applying the Fweebi platform as a pioneering loyalty program for banks and telcos and initiated institutional contacts which led the company to new partnership opportunities both within Greece and outside• Managed the PR and marketing on a shoe-string budget to promote Fweebi at major conferences, in national newspapers, and generated appearances on major radio & TV shows which attracted a series of personal and institutional investors
  • Wadja Media Ltd.
    Chief Operating Officer
    Wadja Media Ltd. Jul 2009 - Jun 2010
    Chief Operating Officer: Managed the Organizational Development of the company and set up processes for line management and reporting structures, developed and managed the PR and Marketing strategy and led a team of 14 members of staff. The role included the day-to-day operations of the company, prioritizing activities and staff resources. • Restructured and re-launched the website concentrating on a more cost-effective approach and innovative social networking features, reducing Wadja’s burn rate by 50%• Hired and managed PR and Business Development Executives and developed the PR and marketing strategy increasing exposure and sales• Managed external communications including Press Releases, and developed relations with relevant journalists, bloggers and magazines
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  • Euobserver
    Board Member And Business Development Manager
    Euobserver 2003 - Jul 2009
    Board member: Treasurer on the Board of Directors with an overview of strategy, business development, editorial line and fundraising. Heavily involved in the re-organization of the NGO’s governance, the executive board and managers which helped secure €450k in new funding. Business Development & Marketing Manager 2003-2009: Originated business and marketing strategies as well as running sales, dramatically improving readership numbers, advertising channels and revenue. Such efforts ultimately transformed the organization from a fully funded service to a financially self-sufficient company. Assisted in editing and wrote a number of EU-related articles. • Reorganized staffing structures and re-oriented the editorial line, which together with marketing endeavours successfully raised readership by 14% p/a to 1 million readers a month• Negotiated with the IHT, BusinessWeek, and the Economist among others to arrange media- and content-partnerships• Generated new principal income streams from advertising to licensing agreements, which resulted in a four-fold increase in company proceeds• Developed infrastructure for sales department originating all aspects from pricing to pitch and offers, leading to the creation of significant relationships with clients and the largest income stream for the company• Conceived of special FOCUS sections that led to increased advertising opportunities and conference organisation. This became the company’s fastest growing revenue generator
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  • Copywrite Media
    Owner
    Copywrite Media 2006 - 2008
    Set up my own copywriting company part-time, hiring freelance writers and providing services including IT marketing, media monitoring, editing of major reports and translations from Greek to English.
  • Accountability - Promoting Sustainable Development
    Development Manager
    Accountability - Promoting Sustainable Development 2002 - 2003
    Development Manager: Managed the launch of the Accountability standard successfully organising two major conferences in London and Brussels and created a new training department. • Developed training programme on corporate social responsibility aimed at business executives leading to an additional income stream for the organisation• Controlled strategy, budget and the steady accumulation of clients, building relationships with business networks, universities & training institutions, to grow the company’s market & reach
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  • Strand Communications - It Marketing
    Project Manager
    Strand Communications - It Marketing 2000 - 2002
    London, United Kingdom
    Project Manager, Marketing: Spearheaded many of the firm’s most important projects involving brochures, customer case studies and in-house magazines – the company doubled in size and significantly increased its client base during my tenure.• Managed the firm’s highest grossing account (IBM, UK) and developed relationships with marketing managers of Compuware, Software AG, SAP and others• Assisted the director with high-level management decisions including firm strategy, market positioning & hiring of staff, acquired new clients & increased business from all my accounts• Supervised graphics designers, printers and copywriters in preparing marketing material, interviewing clients and customers, planning magazine layouts, writing and editing content
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  • International Centre For Migration Policy Development
    Editor
    International Centre For Migration Policy Development 1999 - 2000
    International Centre for Migration Policy Development - European Union funded project researching the EU’s expanding future external borders - Vienna, AustriaEditor: Edited unique report on evaluation of best practices of border management systems, of the EU’s future borders that was circulated across the EU’s border-control policing community. · Organized stakeholder seminar in Slovakia for border police chiefs from across the EU.
  • National Fund For Victims Of National Socialism
    Foreign Correspondent
    National Fund For Victims Of National Socialism 1998 - 1999
    National Fund for Victims of National Socialism - Semi-independent government funded project, tasked with making reparations to persecuted victims of Nazism - Vienna, AustriaForeign Correspondent: Reported directly to the Secretary General and handled all communication with English-speaking claimants.· Generated politically sensitive correspondence and speeches, translated German texts to English, and reviewed historical files.
  • Eiu And Unido
    Researcher
    Eiu And Unido 1998 - 1999
    Economist Intelligence Unit / United Nations Industrial Development Organisation - The CEE and NIS departments of the organisation - Vienna, AustriaIntern: Part time work for EIU and UNIDO· Edited articles from foreign correspondents in Central and Eastern Europe, completed research, and compiled economic tables for quarterly EIU publications. · Researched ongoing UNIDO projects and produced widely circulated report on possible UNIDO/EBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) co-operation, which stimulated further contacts with the Bank. · Analysed cash flows and forecasts for the department and wrote numerous country briefs.

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