Paul Barnes

Paul Barnes has experience in venture development, financial strategy and management, corporate finance and M&A disciplines. Mr Barnes began his career with the City of London accounting firm Melman Pryke & Co (now part of Grant Thornton). He co-founded and raised funds for various successful start-up businesses in property and telecommunication sectors including UK Telecom and subsequently in the securities industry and healthcare and biomass renewable sectors. Mr Barnes has been a key member in the development and admission to the London Stock Exchange's AIM market of both Tristel and Oxford Catalysts where he served as executive finance director, and in the establishment of Amersham Investment Management, an FCA regulated investment management firm.