Paragon Group announces senior appointments

Shine succeeds Paragon’s principal shareholder, Patrick Crean, who will now take on the role of executive chairman.

Shine joined Paragon as Group COO in 2016 from Accenture. He has led the creation of three business divisions, new management structures and has driven operational performance while also driving growth. According to the company, this year, Paragon expects to deliver revenues in excess of 1.2 billion Euro across the three divisions. Shine and his leadership team will continue to focus on the delivery of organic revenue growth allied to additional expansion through acquisitions while also driving operational profit through to the bottom line earnings performance of Paragon. 

Patrick Crean said: ‘Shine will continue with our Group’s ambitious and entrepreneurial style of leadership, whilst creating his own longer-term plans for Paragon.’

Shine commented: ‘During 2019 we continued to build strength and depth in each of our three businesses and delivered outstanding growth. We are now strong market leaders across these three businesses and are ready to grow to the next level alongside our clients.’

John Rogers, currently head of Corporate Development, has also been promoted to executive director and will continue to lead the M&A activity. Rogers is the chairperson of Paragon ID SA, a quoted company on the Euronext Paris. His previous roles include senior executive at NASDAQ-listed Identiv, CEO of Sokymat Group (Assa Abloy) and a number of senior roles at Delphi Automotive.

Crean added: ‘Rogers is a welcome addition to the Executive Board of Directors, his drive and knowledge of the business is a major asset to the Paragon Group.’