Paul Brice KOUASSI, FCCA, CPFA, is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in financial leadership and strategic development. Currently serving as the Head of Service at Croydon Council since January 2018, KOUASSI oversees the Croydon Equipment Service, focusing on enhancing performance and implementing effective strategies for sustainable growth. Previously, as Head of Finance at Croydon Council, KOUASSI enabled the finance team to support strategic growth through high-quality financial data. Additional roles include Director at YourCare, where KOUASSI provided entrepreneurial leadership and managed business strategy, and Commercial Finance Manager at The Associated Press, delivering commercial analysis and insights. KOUASSI's career also includes positions at American Express and Eurostar, emphasizing financial reporting, planning, and analysis. KOUASSI holds qualifications from ACCA, CIPFA, and a degree in Accounting and Finance from INSTEC.