Paul Slater is a passionate health, safety and environment professional, with over 15 years’ experience. In his current position as Vice President Health, Safety and Environment within GEMS Education. He is responsible for developing and implementing the strategic health and safety vision across the GEMS network of schools and support functions, while also providing operational health, safety and environment support.

Paul has worked in various sectors in the UAE and Middle East for the past ten years, before which he was based in the UK. Paul holds a Master’s degree in safety and risk management from Robert Gordon University in the UK and is a chartered health and safety professional with the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).