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PAUL GRIMES
FINANCE DIRECTOR
FTSE INTERNATIONAL

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Paul Grimes began his career in the city ten years ago with the Financial Times Group. He spent six years with the publishing group, working both in the Financial Times newspaper's financial team and as part of the group's senior management structure. Paul worked alongside the board and was responsible for developing plans for improving the Financial Times' global position and profitability.

Paul joined FTSE International from its creation in 1995 as Financial Controller. Initially, he handled the day-to-day operation of all areas of finance, treasury, human resources and legal/administrative functions, but his role and influence grew with the size and output of the company.

After rising to Finance Director in 1997, Paul assumed a broader corporate position. He became Company Secretary in 1998 and treasurer and secretary of FTSE International Inc, later in that year, as FTSE International expanded overseas.

Paul's early career in finance spanned the charity and leisure services, prior to joining the FT Group. He is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).