Paul Price is a globally respected CEO, investor, and strategist with over 30 years of experience building, operating, and scaling digital marketing and professional services organizations. His expertise lies in integrating technology, creativity, and strategy to drive growth and transformation across B2B and B2C landscapes. Throughout his distinguished career, Paul has led companies through rapid digital evolution, complex restructuring, and bold innovation, consistently delivering top- and bottom-line results.
Currently, Paul serves as CEO and owner of Argyle, a B2B media and event marketing company where he has successfully led a strategic reset and operational turnaround. Recruited by majority creditors in 2019, he guided the firm through digital transformation, ERP integration, and acquisition of Argyle Event Marketing, restoring profitability and setting a course for long-term value creation. His leadership has positioned Argyle as a key player in delivering high-impact digital experiences for global decision-makers in tech, finance, HR, marketing, and customer experience.
Previously, Paul founded and served as Group CEO of CoCreativ, a multi-location digital commerce services company built through a $52M roll-up in partnership with Frontenac, a private equity firm. There, he engineered a growth strategy focused on brand differentiation, operational scale, and a multi-format content system that accelerated recurring revenues. Under his leadership, CoCreativ grew from $38M to $60M in just two years.
At CreativeDrive, Paul was the first CEO of a private equity-backed digital content studio roll-up. He orchestrated the integration of two large studios, installed a unified ERP and proprietary content management system, and restructured operations for growth. In his one-year tenure, he increased revenues by over 25% while building a senior leadership team and scalable infrastructure.
As CEO of Creative Realities, Paul led the company from loss-making to profitability, boosting revenues from $8M to $25M through digital strategy expansion and the acquisition of SaaS companies. His vision turned the firm into a leader in digital retail experiences, culminating in a public listing on NASDAQ and a successful exit.
Paul also served as Global President of Rapp (Omnicom), where he repositioned the $200M+ digital CRM agency as a global data-driven creative powerhouse. He secured major wins with clients such as HP, Pfizer, and Humana, and was instrumental in redefining the agency’s identity. His work earned Rapp recognition as an Ad Age “A-List” agency.
Earlier in his career, Paul held global board-level and executive committee roles at DDB Worldwide, another Omnicom company, where he was Chief Partnership Officer. There, he led integration across disciplines—advertising, CRM, digital, brand consulting—to create cohesive marketing solutions for multinational clients. He founded DDB Matrix, the network’s lead analytics offering, further cementing his influence on data-driven marketing.
Paul is the author of the thought leadership book, “Get Ready. Reset. Go: How to Win Customers Using the New Marketing Technology Model”, and has contributed widely to industry discourse through articles and keynote presentations. A regular speaker at global forums—including the Global Health & Wellness Summit—he is known for sharing deep insights on digital strategy, transformation, and customer experience.
International by nature and global by experience, Paul has led teams and served clients in over 85 countries. He is fluent in English and French, conversational in Spanish, and is as comfortable in the boardroom as he is in front of a global audience. His cross-cultural agility and multinational expertise have made him a trusted advisor in both growth markets and mature economies.
Educated at Columbia Business School’s Senior Executive Program and Swinburne University in Melbourne, Paul continues to blend academic rigor with practical experience. He has held advisory roles with private equity investors and is now actively pursuing board service opportunities in the technology, digital marketing, professional services, and B2B sectors.
Character:
Paul brings a grounded, collaborative, and resilient leadership style. His integrity and empathy make him a trusted partner to boards, investors, and executive teams.
He inspires teams through transparency and purpose, earning respect across cultures and organizations.
Knowledge:
With 30+ years in digital marketing and tech-enabled services, Paul possesses deep functional expertise and operational insight.
He is a lifelong learner and industry thought leader, regularly shaping the discourse on digital transformation and marketing innovation.
Strategic:
Paul is a visionary strategist who has scaled businesses through bold moves—acquisitions, turnarounds, and platform building.
He consistently identifies market inflection points and leverages data, creativity, and technology to build sustainable growth models.
Communication:
A seasoned communicator, Paul articulates complex strategies with clarity and influence.
Whether in a boardroom, keynote stage, or global team meeting, he bridges the gap between strategy and execution with compelling narratives and actionable insights.
