We engaged Paul for his extensive knowledge of Vans and the Van Market, and in particular electric Vans. We wanted to give our customer facing team a greater knowledge of this sector and to prepare them for the transition to electric vans. We gave Paul a brief to prepare 3 levels of training, introduction, intermediary and specialist. Paul delivered those courses over 2 days on site. He kept the teams engaged and delivered with his usual passion and enthusiasm for the subject. Providing insight and information appropriate to those in the room and helping with intelligent questioning techniques to help our teams give our customers what they need. Everyone was able to learn something that will be useful in taking their customer conversations forward on Vans and electrification!

We are very happy to recommend Paul’s training to anyone, particularly as he is able to tailor to all levels of audience. Paul makes the day a good experience and leaves everyone energised and excited for Vans, especially electric ones.

Paul was a great addition to our eDaily launch event bringing his wealth of knowledge and experience of the sector to support our dealer training and customer experience. His passion and insight was invaluable to our event. We look forward to collaborating again in the future. 

I became aware of Paul shortly after I began the turnaround of the UK and Ireland business for Geotab in 2020.  As I was getting to know the sector his name was one that cropped in conversation fairly regularly as someone who was knowledgeable about fleet and passionate about vans and sustainability…all core to Geotab!

We got to know each other better through our sponsorship of the EV Cafe and when Paul let me know he was going out on his own I knew I had to sign him up!  He joined as a consultant in August of 2021 and has been a significant value add to the business ever since.

Rather like a swiss army knife Paul has a wide variety of tools in his arsenal that we have been able to deploy to great effect in the rapid growth of the Geotab business across the UK and Ireland.  He has supported the evolution of our sustainability solutions, enhanced our business development activities, championed the brand and elevated the knowledge of our teams.  He has also brought great wit to our team.  In addition, I have found Paul personally to be a great sparring partner to bounce strategic, tactical and team ideas off.

Paul, it’s a pleasure to have you as a part time Geotabber!

It’s always a pleasure working with Paul on EV training. His knowledge of EV, combined with his enthusiasm for supporting others in their learning makes for a successful training course. Paul brings a growth mindset to the training room, for himself and the delegates, which leads to taking action in business following the course.

I am thrilled to provide this testimonial for Mr. Paul Kirby, whose exceptional contributions at EV Essentials have been nothing short of remarkable.   Over the past three years, Paul has been an invaluable asset to us at Planit on behalf of our client to Harris Maxus and has played a pivotal role in shaping their success.

From the outset, Paul demonstrated an unparalleled level of dedication, enthusiasm, and expertise in every project he undertook for us.   His profound understanding of our brand’s values and vision allowed him to work with us to tailor strategies and creative ideas to perfectly align with our objectives. His passion for his work was evident in every interaction, and he consistently went above and beyond to deliver outstanding results.

One of the most remarkable aspects of working with Paul was his ability to adapt and stay ahead in an ever-evolving market. His innovative approach to marketing and brand promotion kept us ahead of the competition and ensured that Harris Maxus remained a name synonymous with excellence & innovation.

Paul’s exemplary communication skills and keen attention to detail made working with him an absolute pleasure.   Beyond his professional acumen, Paul proved himself to be a true team player while working with both the Planit & Harris Maxus team.   He collaborated seamlessly with our internal marketing team, providing invaluable insights, and fostering a sense of unity that greatly enhanced our collective efforts.   He is not only a talented individual but also a great mentor to others, always ready to share his knowledge and expertise to empower those around him.

Thanks to Paul’s efforts, our partnership with EV Essentials has been a resounding success.  Thank you, Paul, for your unwavering dedication and exceptional contributions.  We look forward to continuing our fruitful collaboration in the future.