Jump to navigation Menu Our Leadership Team Our highly experienced leadership team across the group brings together knowledge and expertise from diverse sectors. Patrick Crean Executive Chairman Patrick is Paragon’s principal shareholder and Group CEO since 1998. He previously held the position of Group COO with Adare Group and held various positions with Clondalkin Group during the 1980's. Patrick is highly experienced in driving growth, with an emphasis on acquisitions and business transformation. Sean Shine Chief Executive Officer Joined 2016 Sean was appointed as Chief Executive Officer in January 2020. Prior to that he was Group Chief Operating Officer. Before joining Paragon, Sean spent 30 years working for Accenture, culminating in the position of Senior Managing Director. Sean is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (FCMA), and member of Engineers Ireland (MIEI). Laurent Salmon Chief Financial Officer Joined 2000 Laurent previously held the position of Financial Director at Quebecor Worldcolor in Europe; Duracell in France and Xerox Corporation in the US. Laurent trained with Deloitte and Touche and obtained a Masters in Finance from Paris IX Dauphine University. John Rogers Executive Director Corporate Development, Paragon Group Chairman, Paragon ID Division Joined 2014 John previously worked at Identiv, a NASDAQ-listed secure identification technology company. He has held CEO and CFO positions in automotive and technology sectors. John has a degree in Business and Economics from Trinity College Dublin an MBA from ESCP Paris and has completed Strategy and Leadership courses from IMD Lausanne. Nelson Loane Non-Executive Director Joined 2016 Nelson has wide industrial experience, including a time as Chief Operating Officer of Clondalkin Plc. Nelson is also responsible for the creation and growth of the enormously successful public company Adare Plc where he held the position of Chief Executive Officer. Andrew Marks Chief Information Officer Joined 2018 Andrew brings over 20 years of technology leadership including 8 years as CIO for Tullow Oil plc and also as a Managing Director for Technology Strategy at Accenture. Andrew has an MSc in IT & Management from Sheffield Hallam University and degree in Geology from Oxford University. Laurent Estival VP Operations Joined 2007 Previously Laurent held the position of Operations Director in JDSU Group. He held senior positions in the High tech sector including FAS and Valeo. Laurent obtained a Masters in Engineering and Masters in Purchasing from University Bordeaux. Mike Gordon CEO, PCC Joined November 2019 (Previously President, Global Services, RR Donnelly) Mike has held a number of executive positions at Exel Logistics, TNT, Cordant Group and most recently as President of Global Services at RR Donnelley. An Economics graduate from LSE, Mike also holds a post-graduate Diploma in Marketing and an MBA from Cranfield. Clem Garvey CEO, Paragon ID Joined 2018 Clem qualified as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG and worked in corporate finance before pursuing his career in business-to-business services and IT, mainly in France. His previous roles include Chairman & CEO of the Ricoh Group in France and COO of the Neopost group. Steve Berney Group Business Development Joined 2014 Steve was previously head of Business Transformation at Canon Business Services (formerly Océ), he also held the position of Director of Marketing and Sales at CCS Management. Steve has a degree in History from Lancaster University. Contact us Paragon Group Corporate Office Paragon Suite Irish Management Institute Sandyford Road Dublin D16 X8C3 Ireland Tel: +353 1 293 8100 Our Divisions Let's Connect Modern Slavery Statement Privacy Policy Site Info Cookies Group Tax Strategy Copyright 2021 Paragon Group Limited PEP LOGIN Update Cookie Preferences