Paul Leech

Chief Operating Officer

Paul is responsible for overseeing Jumpstart’s regions with responsibility for market strategy and growth, operations and new market development. He is additionally responsible for Finance, Human Resources, Operations and Systems and National Service Programs.

Prior to joining Jumpstart, Paul was with Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. for 14 years. At Dunkin’ Brands, Paul most recently served as the Chief Administrative Officer and cultivated systems for developing employees, building a values-based corporate culture, and increasing Dunkin’s involvement in local communities. Paul’s other positions at Dunkin’ Brands included Chief Operating Officer- International and Chief Financial Officer.

Over his 14 year career with Dunkin’, Paul’s numerous accomplishments include growing profits by 60% in two years by reversing losses, creating new strategic foci and plans, improving business and decision making to enable compound annual growth rates of 13% in a 50-year-old company, and leading the acquisition of the Togos Brand.

Prior to his work at Dunkin’ Brands, Paul held senior CFO and accounting positions in his native England. Paul has his Chartered Management Accountant certification as well as his business studies diploma from the University of Derby in England.