Paul Woodruff
About Paul Woodruff
Paul Woodruff is a Product Development Manager at Mind in London, United Kingdom, where he has worked since 2018. He oversees the Workplace Wellbeing Index programme and has a background in strategic partnerships and project management across various companies in Australia and the UK.
Work at Mind
Paul Woodruff has served as the Product Development Manager at Mind since 2018. In this role, he oversees the Workplace Wellbeing Index programme, which is recognized as the UK's largest mental health benchmarking and best practice tool. His responsibilities include managing various projects aimed at enhancing workplace wellbeing and supporting organizations in improving their mental health strategies. Under his leadership, Mind has successfully exceeded its target of supporting over 1 million employees by 2021.
Previous Experience
Before joining Mind, Paul Woodruff held several significant positions. He worked at Drake International as the National Strategic Partnership Manager from 2013 to 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. He also served as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Drake International & Vertical Talent EU from 2015 to 2017 in London, where he was involved in recruiting, training, and mentoring staff. His earlier roles include Principal Hardware Consultant at Optimus Search and Executive Search Specialist at Proco Global Group.
Education and Expertise
Paul Woodruff studied at The Skinners' School from 1993 to 2000. His educational background has contributed to his expertise in strategic partnerships and product development within the mental health and HR sectors. He has a strong focus on improving employee performance and productivity through effective HR solutions, which has been a consistent theme throughout his career.
Project Management Skills
Throughout his career, Paul has demonstrated strong project management skills. He has led end-to-end projects from implementation to delivery, including the establishment of new offices internationally. His experience encompasses managing commercial, legal, financial, and HR aspects of various projects, ensuring that all elements are aligned with organizational goals.