Paul Rapacioli

Background

About Paul Rapacioli

As an entrepreneurial and creative business leader with 20 years’ experience of leading impactful digital businesses, I know what it takes to build an international brand and organisation. With energy, empathy, an analytical mindset and top-notch communication skills, I enjoy working with talented teams and finding innovative ways to drive growth. I founded The Local and, as CEO, built it into an international, award-winning news brand with nine editions, millions of readers each month and clients ranging from local start-ups to global corporations. I have written and lectured widely about how Sweden and Swedish values are perceived and exploited around the world, the role of news in society and the threat of disinformation. Before I led Reed's transformation from high street recruitment agency to the largest jobs marketplace in Europe, with over jobs, securing the company’s position as the UK’s dominant brand for jobs and careers.