About us

Paul Robichaud was born and raised in the Greater Chicago area in the U.S. He attended secondary school at Marmion Military Academy in Aurora Illinois. He received a Bachelor of Science degree, in Biological Sciences from Southern Illinois University. The first 18 years of Paul's career was spent in sales, marketing and business development. He has worked with SME's as well as MNC's such as, GAF Corp and Mallinckrodt Chemicals. He has lead four start-ups, one in the USA and three in India. He has maintained ownership positions in three out of the four.

The first start-up in 1998, was a flash lamp manufacturing unit called Strobe Light Inc. The company sold direct to oem's, primarily in the vehicular warning, tower lighting and photographic industries. Paul moved to Chennai in 2004 and established a garment manufacturing unit under the name of MPE Apparel. This factory manufactured disposable garments and flame resistant workwear for export to USA. The garments were primarily sold into heavy industry. The next start-up was established in 2013 under MPE. This unit manufactures automotive components which are sold to OEM's. The primary market is India. This unit is unique in the respect that it employs 90% women in an industry that primarily employs men. He also founded GPR International Strategies. At GPR he has been involved in advising other SME’s as well as Multinationals. He also designs and leads training programs for sales and service teams.

Paul's experience includes direct involvement in many aspects of business that literally extends from the plant floor to the Executive office. He has conducted business in many countries throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

Paul's native language is English and also has basic Spanish skills.

His unique and varied experiences, have provided him with the skill set required to be successful as a consultant. He views his primary role as a problem solver.