Paul Young

About Paul Young

I build commercial systems that drive enterprise value.Over 35+ years, I’ve led portfolio strategy, product transformation, commercialization discipline, and go-to-market reinvention across complex, multi-brand environments in the commercial interiors and building products industries.My operating belief is simple:Innovation is a capital allocation decision.If it doesn’t drive commercial success and enterprise value, it’s expense.Throughout my career, I’ve focused on the levers that matter most in growth-stage and private equity-backed organizations:• Revenue quality over revenue volume• Margin expansion through portfolio discipline• Stage-gated investment rigor• Simplification of complexity that leaks EBITDA• Commercial alignment across product, marketing, sales, and operationsI’ve led enterprise-wide portfolio rationalization, reduced SKU complexity, redirected investment toward scalable platforms, and built commercialization systems that move ideas from concept to revenue with accountability.What differentiates my approach:I don’t run innovation as a department.I run it as a system.Fewer initiatives.Bigger bets.Faster proof.Clear commercial ownership.I operate comfortably at the intersection of CEO strategy, private equity expectations, and frontline execution — translating vision into measurable growth, margin improvement, and enterprise value expansion.I am selectively exploring senior executive roles (President, EVP, Chief Commercial / Growth Officer, Enterprise Innovation & Portfolio Strategy) where disciplined growth and operational clarity unlock scalable performance.If you’re building something that needs structure, commercial acceleration, or portfolio discipline — let’s connect.Specialties: Strategic Growth | Brand Positioning | P&L Leadership | Market Expansion | Transformation & Turnarounds | Organizational Alignment | Cross-Functional Leadership | Culture Building

Experience

1. Founder & President

   Elevated Surfaces Consulting, Llc

   Jul 2025 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Partner with executives, leadership teams, and marketing groups to define market strategies, brand positioning, and go-to-market plans.Provide product and design innovation guidance for flooring, interiors, and multi-segment brands across all product categories.Develop sales growth strategies, distribution channel plans, and key account approaches.Lead market entry strategies for niche sectors, including boutique hospitality and lifestyle brands.Advise on leadership development, organizational alignment, and team performance improvement.Deliver actionable insights through research, competitive analysis, and industry trend monitoring.

Education

• Miami University

  Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Apparel and Textiles

Skills

• Budgets
• Research Consulting
• Lean Manufacturing
• Sales
• Sales Process
• Marketing
• Product Management
• Pricing
• Key Account Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Market Research
• Product Marketing
• Sales Presentations
• Merchandising
• Sales Operations
• Retail
• B2b
• Account Management
• Strategy
• Market Planning
• Project Management
• Product Development
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Voice of the Customer
• Trade Shows
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Healthcare
• Business Development
• Entrepreneurship
• Negotiation
• Market Analysis
• Business Strategy
• Salesforce.com
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Start-Ups