Dr Paul Temporal (1946 – 2026)

Associate Fellow Dr Paul Temporal died on Wednesday 7 January 2026. Paul was a long-standing fellow and College Adviser, having first joined then-Templeton College in 2007.

Paul was a strong supporter of the college and was actively involved with members from across the community, including meeting alumni in Kuala Lumpur on a number of occasions. He is remembered fondly by friends, colleagues and advisees at college for his friendly and engaging demeanour.

Paul was a leading global expert on brand creation, development and management, with over 30 years’ experience in consulting and training. He worked with many global companies and governments, published 17 best-selling books on brand strategy and management and was well known for his practical and results-oriented approach.

Paul provided consultancy across the public sector, including numerous governments worldwide, the UK Civil Service, the World Bank, and the European Union. His many corporate clients included Credit Suisse, Dubai World Trade Centre, Goldman Sachs, Intel, Microsoft, Mercedes-Benz, Rolls-Royce, Standard Chartered, Suzuki and Unilever.

Paul was educated at Leeds and Oxford universities, and he held bachelor, master’s and doctoral degrees in Management, a degree in Economics, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education.

Paul’s funeral service will be held at The University Church of St Mary the Virgin on Friday 23 January 2026 at 14:00 followed by a drink to celebrate his life at a pub nearby. Any donations given in memory of Paul will support Cancer Research and Children with Cancer and can be made online.

The thoughts of college members are with Paul’s family and friends at this time. Please let the fellowship team know if you would like to provide a tribute for publication here or to pass on any messages.