Baskar Sundaram
Chief Executive Baachu Scribble
“I have worked with Paul for more than 20 years across prisons, immigration, justice and major operational contracts. He has led at the highest levels, from serving as a prison governor to running the UK’s largest immigration detention estate. In recent years he has advised CEOs and senior leaders within strategic government suppliers and across government itself, including the Cabinet Office, HMPPS, the Home Office and the Ministry of Justice. Paul brings authority built on real frontline and board experience, and he has a rare ability to support leaders in tackling their most difficult challenges. I recommend him without hesitation.”
Jim Gemmell - Managing Director - ZE Global
“I can’t speak highly enough of the Senior Advisory, Business Development and Leadership support Paul has given us over the past two years. He brings not only a wealth of knowledge and experience, but also a genuine commitment to seeing our business grow and succeed. Paul has been a trusted sounding board, helping us to shape ideas into clear strategies while always keeping our values and people at the centre. His approachable style, integrity, and ability to open doors have made a real difference to our journey, and I’m truly grateful for the positive impact he’s had on our team and our future direction."
Sarah Pavlou, Group Director of Finance, Commercial and Standards, MTC UK.
“During Paul’s consultancy engagement with MTC, he provided highly valuable subject matter expertise across a range of complex and strategically important projects. His contribution included a detailed review of Ministry of Justice and Home Office tender submissions and expert support on new Home Office opportunities.
Paul represented the company on site visits ensuring our capability and innovative solutions were effectively demonstrated to key stakeholders. He also played a pivotal role in developing tailored, forward-looking solutions that enhanced the competitiveness of our proposals.
Beyond project delivery, Paul acted as a trusted advisor to the Business Development Team and the Board, providing insight and strategic direction that has had a lasting impact on our approach. His professionalism, deep sector knowledge, and ability to deliver high-quality outputs have made a significant contribution to the growth and positioning of MTC and beyond all he was a pleasure to work with.”
David Boswell, CEO, Interforce
“Paul worked with Interforce in a consultancy role, supporting us on a series of tender submissions. His contribution was invaluable. He brought a governance perspective that ensured our bids met the highest standards of quality and compliance, while at the same time constructively challenging our assumptions and encouraging us to look at problems differently.
Paul offered fresh perspectives that shaped our bid strategy and helped us consider alternative approaches. His ability to design and test innovative solutions gave our proposals real strength, demonstrating clear added value to the client and setting us apart in a competitive field.
What impressed me most was how quickly Paul understood our business and the challenges we face. He combined sector expertise with practical, solution-focused thinking, always professional and pragmatic in his advice. The balance he struck between governance oversight and innovative input made a clear, positive impact on our submissions.
Beyond the technical strengths, Paul’s style made him a pleasure to work with. He was collaborative, insightful, and consistently constructive, building trust and ensuring the process was both rigorous and enjoyable. His input didn’t just strengthen individual bids; it also added to the way we as a team think about strategy and delivery going forward.
I would not hesitate to recommend Paul to any organisation seeking expertise in governance, solution design, and tender support. His combination of experience, professionalism, and collaborative approach make him an invaluable partner.”