Hamish Firth

Paul has a strong association with St Cuthbert’s with three daughters as past and current students. He joined the Board in June 2016 and was appointed Deputy Chair in October 2017.

Paul, a partner at PwC for the past 15 years, works as a strategist and advisor to senior executives within commercial and public sector organisations, with a particular focus in the education, dairy, and finance sectors.

Paul has held a number of senior positions at PWC and is also a member of their Asia Pacific Consulting business leadership team. He supports his clients with growth-orientated strategies, helping to redefine their strategic positioning in the face of challenging or changing industry structures and dynamics and brings this valuable experience to St Cuthbert’s. He sits on the Audit and Risk and Strategy subcommittees.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Accounting and Financial Management.

Outside of work, Paul enjoys spending time with his family, and as a passionate road cyclist and skier, he loves to be in the outdoors – here and abroad.