"Paul Schofield is a seasoned entrepreneur and telecoms specialist exceeding two decades of experience in the mobile device industry.

As the Founder and CEO of BlankIT Ltd, established in December 2014, he has been instrumental in shaping Quality Standards industry wide. Under his leadership, BlankIT has become a prominent UK-based independent provider of third-party logistics (3PL) services, specializing in device quality testing, circularity as a service, re-configuration, and secure data erasure, catering to major European mobile network operators and retailers amongst many others.

Paul's telecoms career commenced as a mobile device engineer in 1999, where he quickly ascended to a technical leadership role. By 2003, Paul notably developed the
original quality standard for Phones 4u's insurance division, PAS, now known as Assurant, demonstrating his commitment to secondary device excellence early on.
Beyond his role at BlankIT, Paul serves as a Non-Executive Director (NED) and consultant, leveraging his extensive product and industry knowledge to advise on circular economy practices and standards. He is a recognized advocate and speaker on circular standards, emphasizing sustainability and efficiency in the mobile device lifecycle."