Paul Stevens

Commercial Director | Digital Leader | Transformation Lead

Knaresborough, England, United Kingdom

About

Commercial Digital & eCommerce Director delivering measurable revenue growth and enterprise transformation through customer-centric digital strategy. Over 20 years’ experience scaling trading operations, modernising platforms, and building high-performing teams across retail and global brands. Aligns technology, trading, marketing and operations behind clear commercial objectives to accelerate sustainable growth.

Experience

  • Transformation and Commercial Lead at Baird Group
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Commercial Director at Onstate - Ecommerce Consultancy & Shopify Plus Partner at Onstate
    Apr 2024 - May 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Onstate isn’t just another Shopify Plus Partner – we’re the driving force behind ambitious businesses ready to unlock Shopify’s full potential and build lasting internal capabilities. With unrivalled Shopify expertise and a dedication to true collaboration, we don’t just build online stores – we build our clients ability to innovate and thrive on the platform.

  • Marketing & eCommerce Director at Browns Family Jewellers
    Dec 2022 - Apr 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Client Digital Director (Petcare) at IMA-HOME
    Jan 2018 - Dec 2022 · 5 yrs

    Accountable for the commercial performance of the agency petcare clients, leading projects and services covering digital strategy and transformational change, platform and product builds, supporting moves to D2C, CRM, and specialist content projects in highly regulated environments. Between 2018 and 2021 directed all aspects of large-scale digital transformation project for Royal Canin.

  • Digital Director at Freelance
    Sep 2015 - Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Between 2015 and 2017 acted as a digital consultant targeting larger businesses requiring interim or project support across eCommerce and marketing disciplines. Delivered commercial improvements from existing digital assets, and also led incumbent teams in an interim capacity.