Paul Mullaly

Paul Mullaly was introduced to Variety in the late 1980s when he attended a Variety event, before becoming an entrant in the 1991 B to B Bash. Since then, Paul has supported Variety in many ways, including taking part in 24 B to B Bashes as an official or entrant, participating in six Newcastle Splashes, volunteering at more than 15 Variety Children’s Christmas Parties and attending many Variety functions, including Heart Awards, lunches, dinners, events and fundraising activities. Paul has also attended numerous Variety International Conventions and, with other members of his family, received an International Presidential Citation for their support of Variety. 

In 2009, after almost 10 years on the Sunshine Coach Committee, Paul joined the Board of Variety. During his time on the Board, Paul has served as Deputy Chair and Chair, and has been involved in numerous committees including Grants, Motoring, Events and Finance.  

Paul was a Board Member of Variety Australia from 2015 to 2021 and served as Chair from 2018 to 2021. After a 30-year career in the construction and engineering industry, working as a Site Engineer, Project Manager, Construction Manager and Managing Director, Paul is now a director of his family-owned business. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering, a Master’s in Engineering Management and a commercial pilot’s licence.