Paul Durman - Consultant

paul.durman@powerscourtmedia.com

When I swapped journalism for PR, I found that Powerscourt had smart people, interesting clients, and the ambition and ability to punch above its weight. I still think that's a good trade.

As head of Powerscourt's technology, media and telecoms team, I can draw upon the experience and knowledge gained during seven years writing about those industries at The Sunday Times. Recent work has included supporting the financial restructuring of Independent News & Media, advising Balderton Capital on its sale of ScanSafe to Cisco Systems, and the buyout of Payzone, which operates a network for mobile phone top-ups and other payments.

Before joining Powerscourt, I spent 18 years in national newspaper financial journalism, at The Independent, the Mail on Sunday, The Times and finally The Sunday Times, where I was City Editor and Financial Editor.

As in journalism, success in PR often depends on clarity of thought and depth of preparation. That's what Powerscourt strives to offer.