Paul Oldham

Having joined BGF (Business Growth Fund) on its launch day in May 2011 as a Regional Director and member of the Executive and Investment Committees, Paul established and managed BGF's investment offices in Bristol, Cardiff and Reading. He later joined the national portfolio team before retiring from the firm in 2025. Prior to this Paul worked as a private equity investor for 16 years with 3i and LDC. 

Paul qualified as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG. His career has also included a period of six years as a Partner with Grant Thornton during which time he led the firm’s Southwest and South Wales corporate finance advisory team.

Current Non-Executive Director roles