An Oxford University, Wharton Business School, and Franklin Pierce Law School educated strategy, technology, and transformation expert who spent the last twenty-seven years optimizing billions and maximizing the bottom lines of more than 600 global companies including Microsoft, Goodyear, BP, GE, Kellogg, Autoliv, Darden, Cardinal, Airbus, Cisco, Moen, and many more and supported more than 100 entrepreneurial endeavors including startups exceeding revenues of more than $1 billion.
In addition to his deep technical expertise in SAP, ERP, Artificial Intelligence, and enterprise integration, Paul has successfully led both start-ups and established organizations to remarkable growth.
Combining strategic vision with mastery in finance, negotiations, and law, he has driven and supported initiatives that have collectively generated over $1 billion in revenue throughout his career.
Leading
the C-Suite
Paul began his executive career at just 19 years old as a Technical Project Director for the U.S. Navy, where he quickly demonstrated an exceptional ability to lead complex initiatives. He later directed large-scale SAP deployments as Director of Project and Program Operations at Bentley Systems before launching his own firm, Project Systems Consulting, which he grew to over $15 million in revenue before selling it in 2007.
CEO America
CEO America
Managing Director
Chief Strategy Officer
Following this success, Paul invested in The Project Group and rose to become CEO of America Operations, driving revenues to over $94 million before its acquisition by Campana & Schott, where he continued as CEO of America supporting the company to exceed $300m in revenues.
In 2018, Paul sold his equity in Campana and Schott and founded DELCON, an advanced project management control platform that was later acquired by a major West Coast utility.
Returning to his passion for SAP delivery, he became Managing Director of SapientPros, overseeing more than two dozen large-scale SAP implementations before another successful strategic exit.
In 2021, Paul joined Superwise.ai as Chief Strategy Officer, helping the low-code, no-code generative AI company achieve explosive growth and reach a valuation in the hundreds of millions.
BIG 4 CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
Throughout his executive career, Paul has continuously invested in expanding his expertise by working alongside some of the world’s most respected consulting firms.
His time with Deloitte and Accenture, two of the global Big Four leaders, allowed him to collaborate with major organizations such as:
- Lockheed Martin
- Boeing
- FEMA
- the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- the U.S. Navy
In these roles, he provided strategic guidance in enterprise transformation, earned value management, and regulatory compliance under FAR and DFARS, while leading large-scale SAP implementations.
Accomplishments &
Skills make a difference
$120M+
Raised $120M+ in capital over six months, while spearheading M&A of seven diverse product and service assets generating $77M in aggregated revenue with valuation exceeding $2.9B.
$20M+
Yielded sales with key clients (Bridgestone, Pfizer, AMG, GM, etc.), in under three months, targeting $20M+ in revenues with 7% minimum margins; projected income offset losses from previous five years.
32%
Revamped go to market strategy, functional operations, and delivery execution to increase bottom line margins from 6% to 32%, tripled the delivery resource pool, and exceeded $300M in cumulative global sales.
$80M+
Developed the Bentley Solutions Methodology (BSM), a delivery model focusing on reach, revenue, margins, and optimizing billable and asset valuations, to support the generation of more than $80M in revenues.
SAP R/3, S4, Cloud
Supported the implementation of SAP solutions, including R/3, S4, and both private and public cloud to clients including Kohler, Lockheed Martin, Goodyear, Siemens, US Army, US Navy, Mclarens, Moen, Rockwell Automation, Jacobs, and more.
$350M+
Developed a complex professional services model that supported solution implementation across AMER, EMEA, APAC for project management, ERP implementation, and integration technologies generating more than $350M in revenues.
Investor & Entrepreneur
When Paul isn’t driving innovation in the field, leading from the C-suite, or supporting Big Four consulting firms on large-scale client transformations, he dedicates his time to mentoring, investing, and creating value through PS Group Holdings.
This private investment company focuses on early-stage ventures and strategic real estate assets, with a mission to identify opportunities early, invest with precision, and build foundations that last.
Through PS Group Holdings, Paul channels his entrepreneurial energy into helping businesses grow, empowering founders, and generating enduring impact across industries.
Led by his wife, Dr. Cheryl Szyarto, PS Group Holdings is a firm making a difference in the world.
Mentor
When Paul began his entrepreneurial journey more than 27 years ago, he quickly realized how difficult it was to find the right mentors, tools, and systems needed for lasting success.
In 2020, inspired by the challenges entrepreneurs faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, Paul founded Mentobo, a platform built to connect experienced mentors with aspiring mentees.
Mentobo was designed to accelerate growth by facilitating shared learning, providing access to proven business frameworks, offering exclusive cost-saving benefits, and delivering group insurance programs that simplify the path to success.
Of Leaders claim
mentorship
supported their success.
Today, Mentobo is led by a powerhouse team committed to helping people master the business of life, with Paul frequently guest speaking on topics of entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal achievement.
Speaker
Paul is a master at public speaking and hearing him integrate his knowledge of complex topics with his more than 20 years of corporate experience and life adventures makes for a very engaging, intriguing, and entertaining experience. He has an incredible amount of energy that will keep you begging for more!