Paul Arruda, CEO of Parker Island Growth Strategy Advisors, LLC, is an entrepreneurial business executive with experience in growing and acquiring companies using his operational and marketing expertise.
His background as an investor and entrepreneur includes 30 years as CEO and President in $8MM to $30MM businesses providing direction and leadership through agressive growth. His management skills include refinancing, state of the art marketing, IT conversions, strategic and business planning, as well as acquisitions and managing banking relationships. He has overcome industy traditions and transformed companies into industry leaders.
His accomplishments in the not-for-profit sector are extensive. Serving as board chair on multiple not-for-profit boards including the New Hampshire Golf Association. He is currently board chair and consultant for the Executive Service Corps.
He has participated in operating and building value for distribution businesses that include printing, computer products, supplies and office products as well as providing management programs that lowered procurement costs and staffing expenses for his customers.
He successfully negotiated the sale of Marion Corporate Services to WB Mason Co. and successfully participated in the customer and employee transfer to WB Mason.
His formal education includes a BS degree in Business Administration from Boston College and participation in senior management programs and industry forums.
Paul currently resides with his family in Wolfeboro, NH.