Paul Kelly joined PET as Chair in February 2024. He has a background in the private sector, including as Vice-President (Corporate Affairs) at Asda Walmart and Group Corporate Affairs Director at Compass Group.
He has previously been a Trustee of The Lowry in Salford, a Board Member at the School Food Trust and Chair of Phoenix Dance Theatre.
More recently, Paul has managed the Ministry of Justice-funded Engaging People on Probation project and volunteered for St Giles Trust. Paul has lived experience of the criminal justice system.