Rising Stars 2023

Over thirty years of local and global commercial leadership in a number of sectors and across B2B and B2C. The businesses have ranged from owner operator led to AIM and Nasdaq listed global organisations operating in manufacturing, supply chain, technology and retail sectors. Paul has been supporting Jersey businesses for over 20 years as a B2B supplier and more recently growing one the largest ecommerce operators in Jersey. As CEO of Onogo Paul led the organisation to double its size, developed the team culture and gained the recognition of the “Jersey Good Business Charter” and was awarded IOD Director of the year “large business” in 2022.

Jo has worked in education in London and in Jersey for almost three decades. Her career is characterised by a track record of breaking down barriers to achievement for students and staff. Born and educated in Jersey, she has an MA in education and Management, and completed the Association of Colleges Senior Leadership Management programme. She also helped to develop the States of Jersey I Will Mentoring and Shadowing programme. Jo is a qualified IOD Director and is a 2023 Nominee for the IOD Director of the Year “Public Sector”. With her leadership team, Jo leads 350 staff educating more than 4,500 students annually. The college specialises in technical and professional qualifications.

Nathan is the Digital Director at Switch; Jersey's largest full-service digital agency. Nathan is an experienced and highly accomplished digital strategist with over 14 years of agency-side experience. Nathan was recently recognised as the Institute of Directors (IoD) 2022 Young Director of the Year which recognised those who rose to the challenge of the pandemic and demonstrated exceptional leadership. Nathan has extensive experience in the financial services arena and has led and consulted on a wide range of strategic web projects, complex international digital marketing campaigns and digital transformation initiatives for Jersey's largest financial services, professional services, Fintech and Regtech organisations, including Standard Bank, RBS International, NatWest International, Appleby, Ogier, Jersey Finance, Digital Jersey, Islands Insurance, JTC Group, Aztec Group and Vistra.