Paul Downey
Paul Downey is a Trustees of Two Ridings Community Foundation, The Deflog Foundation and a Director of the East Yorkshire Broadcasting Co.
Before retiring from a career spanning over 50 years he was CE of an educational charity responsible for delivering modern apprenticeships to the Armed Forces,
Previous experience included executive positions in the Newspaper Industry including owning a local newspaper together with having held marketing and sales positions in a variety of organisations with in the Food & Beverage and FMCG sectors.
A passionate advocate for Education and Training with 25 years experience in various positions as a school and college governor including Chair of two FE Colleges, a Board member of the Association Colleges and a Council member of the Learning and Skills Council.
Paul has lived in the area for many years and is passionate about Beverley as a medieval market town, it’s history and culture.He believes as Beverley grows the culture and traditions should be maintained, whilst progressing forward with the times.
Having seen commissioned service in the TA his interests include history along with running, hiking, skiing, scuba diving, flying, horse racing and photography.