IoL welcomes Paul Adams as Chief Executive

The Institute of Licensing is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Adams as its Chief Executive Officer, set to lead the organisation into exciting phase of growth and expansion, consolidating it as the leading authoritative voice on training and professional development in licensing and for next 2-5 years.

Commenting on his appointment, Paul said: 

“I am delighted to join the Institute of Licensing as Chief Executive.  The importance of public regulatory licensing and balancing regulation and safeguarding alongside enabling good businesses to thrive in our towns, cities and local communities is imperative and more challenging than ever in times of increasingly difficult financial times.  Licensing is incredibly varied and impacts so many things we take for granted in everyday life. 

“The Institute of Licensing has an important role to play in supporting its members and helping to influence licensing law and practice across the UK and I am delighted to be part of the team involved in providing that support.  I am excited to have the opportunity to represent the Institute and look forward to connecting with members and the profession during my tenure.”

National Chair of the Institute, Kate Nicholls OBE, said: 

“After a comprehensive and thorough search for a suitable CEO, the Board has found a strong and passionate leader in Paul. His extensive experience in membership organisations, charities and education will help guide the Institute through an important period of growth as we move into the next phase of our journey in developing the Institute as the professional body for licensing practitioners”.

With more than 20 years of global experience in senior leadership roles, Paul is a motivated and charismatic CEO and has led both small and large teams in the not-for-profit, membership, training and commercial sector.

Paul served for 17 years in the military, including front line service in several conflict zones.  He has a BSC Hons from Reading University, a PGCE from the University of Cardiff and MBA from University of York.