Paul Jones

Managing Partner: Kairos Connect

Email: paul@transformer.co.za

Mobile: +27 82 880 4856

EXPERIENCE

Paul started his career in retail where he completed his studies in retail management. He later took the decision to study Theology where he attained a DipTh (Cum Laude) majoring in Developmental Psychology. He currently sits on the board of numerous organisations where he plays a leadership and advisory role.

In 2015 Paul set up an organisation called One Million Strong, an NPC that focuses on raising the next generation of leaders. Currently, 1MS is working in schools throughout South Africa as well as Kenya, Malawi, Honduras, USA and Ethiopia. More than fifty thousand young people and over 2 000 teachers have attended the 1MS training programmes. Next year 1MS will be establishing their first operation in Europe.

Paul established Kairos Connect (Pty) Ltd, a niche market advisory and turn-around practice, in 1996. For nearly 25 years Paul has travelled to five continents and nearly 30 countries as an advisor, speaker and consultant. He has authored numerous training manuals reaching over 500 000 people. He has also recently just published his first book, “Beautiful Soul

EDUCATION

Dip Th (Cum Laude) 1989 – Baptist Theological Seminary, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa

APPOINTMENTS AND DIRECTORSHIPS

  • Retail Manager: Truworths
  • Retail Manager: Edgars
  • Sales & Promotions Manager: SAPDC (PLUS Chemists)
  • Dean: Word of Life School of Theology
  • Chairman: Southern African Association of Youth Clubs (SAAYC)
  • Director: ICAN Holdings
  • Managing Director: LEAD International (USA and Middle East)
  • Sales and Marketing Director: Tax Risk Management (TRM)
  • Executive Director: ReimagineSA
  • *Chief Executive Officer: The Nolands Foundation Trust
  • *Managing Partner: Kairos Connect (PTY) Ltd
  • *Founder and Chairman: One Million Strong NPC

* Paul currently holds these positions

PUBLICATIONS

PUBLICATIONS

Book

Jones, Paul. “Beautiful Soul – a Personal Journey” Published 2020

Programmes

Jones, Paul, “Transformer” Kairos Trust 1997.

Jones, Paul, “Breakthrough” Kairos Trust 2012

Jones, Paul “Breakthrough Xtreme” Kairos Trust 2016

Jones, Paul “We the People” ReimagineSA and One Million Strong 2017

Weekly Reflections

Jones, Paul “Sunday Reflections – Thoughts about Life, Love and Learning”

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Over the past 25 years, Paul has travelled to many countries where he has been a speaker or lectured at numerous institutions. Below are a few examples:

  • “Vulnerability and Leadership” Dallas Leadership Conference – Dallas, USA
  • Samoa Leadership Conference” Keynote Speaker. Apia, Samoa
  • Malawi Non-Profit Fiscal Management” Lake Malawi, Malawi
  • “The Art of Synergy” Nairobi, Kenya
  • “Cross-Cultural Dialogue” Amman, Jordan

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Designing and implementation of business strategies

  • Turn-around strategies
  • Leadership development
  • Personal and organizational transformation.
  • Advising corporate leaders
  • Social Justice