About Paul
Paul Downie specialises in managing multi-faceted communications programs and campaigns. With his deep understanding of financial markets and regulations, Paul brings a distinct level of knowledge which comes with over 25 years of experience. He has worked across a range of industries including finance, mining, energy, taxation, retail and agriculture.
Paul played a pivotal role in building FTI Consulting to be one of the leading communications consultancies in Australia and across Asia, consistently leading the M&A and equity capital markets transaction rankings along with managing major issues of national significance.
Paul commenced his consulting career in 1992. After working primarily in corporate and investor relations services, he co-founded an independent consultancy in 2002, which was acquired in 2008 by FTI Consulting.
Along with his professional consulting career, Paul has also managed several political campaigns for serving Australian Federal and State Parliamentarians.
Previously, Paul was a journalist, serving as a senior reporter with The Australian newspaper in Canberra. Prior to journalism, Paul worked for a trading company which included a two year stint in Kuala Lumpur.
After being based in Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong over the past seven years, with several year stints in each location, Paul is now located in Perth.
Certifications
Advanced Management Program, Columbia University
Associations
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Public Relations Institute of Australia
Education
Graduate, Australian Institute of Company Directors
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Contact
T: +65 6831 7851
M: SG +65 9238 8836 | AUS +61 4 1494 7129
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Office
Level 47, Central Park
152-158 St. Georges Terrace
Perth, WA 6000
Australia
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Expertise
Financial Communications
Investor Relations
Media Relations
Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory
Private Equity Advisory
Strategic Communications
Transaction Advisory