Paul serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Bonsai, spearheading strategy, business development, and partnerships.

Before joining Bonsai, Paul held the position of Senior Vice President for Global Partnerships at The New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS), where he played a pivotal role in advancing business development and innovation across key programs. Simultaneously, Paul served in a senior advisory capacity on the global leadership team of UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited initiative. Additionally, he has held Adjunct Professor roles at Fordham University’s Department of Political Science in New York and Kettering College in Ohio.

Prior to his tenure at NYAS, Paul held executive positions in prominent international NGOs, including a decade-long tenure at World Vision International, a $3 billion NGO. During his seven-year role as the Director of WVI’s New York Office and the organization’s chief UN Representative, Paul actively engaged in crucial policy and operational areas within the UN and the broader multilateral policy domains and international organizations. He led government relations, collaborated closely with the UN Security Council, key organs and committees of the General Assembly, the UN Peacebuilding Commission, and major UN specialized agencies.

Throughout his career, Paul has been a notable presence in significant global decision-making centers such as New York, Geneva, Brussels, Washington, D.C., London, Nairobi, and Amman. His academic background includes a bachelor’s degree in business, two master’s degrees, and a senior executive fellowship from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.