Unlocking Leadership Potential With Paul Mathews

Paul Mathews is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Sunnova, a leading provider of renewable energy solutions and technology. Paul previously served as EVP of Service and Supply Chain, driving significant operational efficiencies and cost reductions. With a 19-year career span, including his previous role as President of Engineering at UPS, he has led companies through strategic growth and technical advancements.

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Strategic career pivots can lead to groundbreaking leadership roles, improving problem-solving and cross-functional experience. How can you strategically navigate opportunities within a large organization to hone a versatile skill set? 

Operations strategist Paul Mathews reveals how he kickstarted his career. Sharing pivotal moments from his 19-year tenure at UPS and his role in enhancing service and operational capabilities at Sunnova, he highlights strategies for adapting and thriving in various corporate environments. With roots in engineering, Paul emphasizes diversifying your skill set and embracing opportunities. Through his leadership, Sunnova has seen a spectacular reduction in service backlog and improvements in project delivery. Moreover, Paul's approach to team empowerment and his ability to leverage AI in business processes illustrates the importance of innovating at every level of your career. 

In this episode of The Growth Fire Podcast, Kevin Hourigan hosts Paul Mathews, the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Sunnova, to discuss the nuances of career development and leading operational transformations. Paul shares how he leveraged industrial engineering to spearhead innovations at Sunnova, how to transform career challenges into opportunities, and the inspiration that comes from an engaged and motivated team in corporate leadership.