Paul Downer
15th of Oct – Business / 11am -11:45am
Managing Growth: Finding the Sweet Spot
Success looks different to everyone. It could be embracing a franchise model, participating in an installer scheme, growing your team and turnover, or sticking to what you know without sizing up, all whilst keeping profitability at the forefront of every decision. And whichever option you choose, the culture of the company continues to be as important as ever.
BIO
Paul has 35 years’ landscape contracting experience. In 2004 he formed Oak View Landscapes and with his team has grown the company to a staff of over 40 and a turnover of over £4.6M.
Paul was educated at Writtle University College and served as a Board Governor for 10 years before being awarded an Honorary Fellowship in 2019. He is a past National Chairman of BALI and has been a Board director since 1999. In 2020 he became a Trustee of the BALI Chalk fund.
Oak View have won numerous business and industry awards: multiple BALI awards including Best newcomer and Employer Excellence, Pro Landscaper Awards including Supreme Winner 2020, Considerate Constructors Silver 2020, Essex Best Growing business and were a 2022 finalist in the Investors in People awards GOLD 1-49 employees category.
