I remember meeting Paul when i
joined Sennheiser in 2005 the big boss, who set the UK office up and whose office seemed a pretty scary place as the new boy! Over time I realised that Paul and I had a good few common interests, mainly in cars , motorsport, audio, and music . As the years went on and as I progressed through the company I would have more interaction with Paul, discussing projects around artists , education and motorsport. As the years passed I moved into a direct report of Paul’s in his Strategic Collaborations team where we did deals with brands such Red Bull F1 and conversations with Williams F1 to name a few! These both led to numerous visits to their respective factories and these moments never felt like we were at work. I remember leaving Paul’s Monaco GP tickets for him and his clients on his desk !! Many a Friday night my phone would ring with or either a text that would arrive from Paul as he had seen the companies products on a tv show or sometimes asking why they were not on a certain TV show or gig !! This showed the passion and joy he had for the industry. Our team chats, about setting record labels up, sat in a hotel bar with Gregory Porter....Paul’s face lighting up after his flying lap with Felipe Massa around Silverstone and the numerous times we met singers artists & bands on our trips !! His passion for supporting Lipa Students that opportunity to push start their career . I’m sorry I never managed to set that duet up with Robbie Williams Paul !! singing “Angels” ...... Seat 1a on the Hannover flight was where Paul would be on our weekly German office trips ! I was always further back!! Thanks for the support over the years Paul and RIP x A great boss, colleague & friend taken from us too soon x Love to you all .... Sue , Ali, Emma, Steve xxx love from Phil C
Great memories Phil, and of course Paul loved his F1. I remember when we visited the Renault factory out in Oxfordshire, and were then invited to attend the Autosport Awards at the Grosvenor Hotel in London with them. We went to Alonso's suite before the event started for pre-drinks. Loved his motorsport, loved his music, especially when he got the chance to join in. Happy days. x