Paul Cannon

About Paul Cannon

Paul Cannon is the UK Sales Director at askelie and a seasoned leader in enterprise technology, automation, and digital transformation. Over several decades, Paul has worked with organisations across the public and private sectors, helping them translate ambition into measurable results.

What sets Paul apart is his ability to simplify complex technology and business issues. He believes transformation should never be about adopting technology for its own sake. Instead, it should create clear outcomes that improve efficiency, reduce risk, and make working life better for people across the organisation.

Paul Cannon’s Experience in Enterprise Transformation

Paul Cannon has built his career at the sharp end of enterprise change. Many organisations he has worked with were struggling with outdated manual processes, siloed systems, or legacy infrastructure that slowed them down. His role has consistently been to guide these organisations towards smarter, scalable systems that deliver sustainable growth.

His expertise spans:

• Enterprise workflow transformation – modernising processes and removing bottlenecks

• AI adoption strategies – embedding machine learning and automation in daily operations

• Cloud migration programmes – moving business-critical systems securely and efficiently

• Operational efficiency – ensuring transformation delivers real cost savings and productivity gains

By blending business knowledge with technology expertise, Paul has designed solutions that help organisations stay competitive while building resilience for the future.

Approach and Philosophy

Colleagues and clients often describe Paul Cannon as someone who brings clarity to complex challenges. He is known for aligning people, processes, and technology in a way that makes transformation achievable.

For Paul, the principles of successful change are straightforward:

• Cut through the noise and focus on what really matters

• Translate strategy into practical, actionable steps

• Build programmes that motivate teams and encourage adoption

• Ensure systems deliver value well beyond the initial rollout

He firmly believes technology should serve the business, not the other way round. This is why Paul works side by side with client teams to design automation strategies that are realistic, effective, and grounded in day-to-day practice.

Paul Cannon at AskElie

As UK Sales Director at askelie, Paul Cannon plays a central role in helping organisations unlock the power of AI-driven automation. With the Ever Learning Intelligent Engine (ELIE), he supports clients in:

• Reducing manual effort through intelligent document processing

• Strengthening compliance and governance with smarter workflows

• Improving decision-making through AI-powered insights

• Scaling operations without adding unnecessary cost or complexity

Each transformation programme Paul leads is focused on measurable business results. For a local authority, that might mean faster invoice processing. For a university, it could be streamlining contract management. For a private sector client, it might involve boosting operational resilience. Whatever the challenge, his goal is always the same: to make technology work for people and drive growth.

Paul Cannon’s Role in Public and Private Sector Transformation

Paul Cannon’s track record includes working with public sector bodies facing tight budgets and demanding compliance requirements, as well as private enterprises competing in fast-moving markets. In both cases, his approach is consistent: listen carefully, identify the root challenges, and build solutions that deliver lasting impact.

This breadth of experience gives Paul Cannon a unique perspective on how to scale AI and automation. He understands the importance of governance, compliance, and user adoption, while also keeping a clear focus on results such as efficiency gains, cost savings, and improved service delivery.

Looking Ahead

Paul Cannon remains passionate about helping organisations adopt AI and automation in ways that make sense for them. With innovation accelerating at pace, he sees the greatest opportunity not in the technology itself, but in how it is applied to make businesses smarter, more resilient, and better prepared for the future.

At AskElie, Paul continues to ensure that AI-driven automation is not just a concept but a practical tool that helps organisations achieve measurable outcomes, improve working lives, and deliver value for customers and communities alike.