Paul Boulard
About Paul Boulard
Paul Boulard is a Supply Chain Officer P-4 at the World Food Programme in Rome, Italy, with extensive experience in logistics and management across multiple countries. He previously held various positions at CMA CGM, including General Manager and Business Development Manager, and has a strong academic background in international business.
Current Role at World Food Programme
Paul Boulard serves as a Supply Chain Officer P-4 at the World Food Programme (WFP) since 2023. He is based in Rome, Latium, Italy, and is involved in managing logistics operations in challenging contexts. His role includes coordinating logistics during field deployments and providing surge and emergency assistance. He frequently manages multicultural teams, demonstrating his ability to adapt to diverse working environments.
Previous Experience at CMA CGM
Paul Boulard has extensive experience at CMA CGM, where he held multiple positions over several years. He served as General Manager in Antananarivo, Madagascar, from 2020 to 2023. Prior to that, he worked as a Senior Area Manager in the Marseille Area, France, for nine months in 2018. His roles also included Branch Manager in Mozambique from 2010 to 2011, Shipping Manager in Liberia from 2011 to 2013, and Business Development Manager in Beirut District, Lebanon, from 2018 to 2020.
Education and Qualifications
Paul Boulard studied at the University of Valencia, where he earned a Licenciatura en administración y dirección de empresas in International Business from 2004 to 2006. He furthered his education at KEDGE Business School, achieving a Master's degree in International Business/Trade/Commerce from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, he completed his Baccalauréat S in Physical Sciences at Lycée Jean Henri FABRE - Carpentras from 2001 to 2004.
Multilingual Proficiency
Paul Boulard is proficient in five languages: French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. This multilingual ability enhances his effectiveness in international roles and facilitates communication in diverse cultural contexts.
Experience in Hospitality Management
Before his tenure at CMA CGM, Paul Boulard worked at Marriott International as a Food and Beverage Manager at the W Hotel in Bogotá D.C., Colombia, from 2016 to 2017. This role contributed to his diverse professional background, combining logistics and hospitality management.