Former Clarion executive Paul Grinnall, who has lived in the United Arab Emirates for several years, has opened a new private business advisory and consultancy company, based in Dubai.

Paul Grinnall

Grinnall, who worked on the ATEI trade show and then the Euro Amusements Show, which he managed, has been working on projects in the amusement industry and other businesses in Dubai for several years. His new agency is GM+A, which is designed to offer affordable solutions in the Middle East.

The company will handle CRM development, marketing communication and social media strategies, project management and business intelligence for companies, in the amusement industry and in other sectors, specifically in the Middle East.

Grinnall said: “Over many years we have been asked for formal or informal advice and we are now looking to extend these benefits to new clients. We assess the client’s needs quickly and respond in a context that makes the advice clear and measurable.”

He has over 30 years’ experience in media, retail, management and sports management and is very familiar with the amusement and gaming industry.