About Us
Paramount Retail Group operates across diverse sectors, including Pet, Home, Food, Drinks, and DIY. With over 550 employees and 17 sites worldwide, it generates £120 million annually. Beyond brand growth, it manages 12 commercial properties and a family office, maintaining a strong legacy of quality and innovation.
About Us
Paramount Retail Group operates across diverse sectors, including Pet, Home, Food, Drinks, and DIY. With over 550 employees and 17 sites worldwide, it generates £120 million annually. Beyond brand growth, it manages 12 commercial properties and a family office, maintaining a strong legacy of quality and innovation.

Sunny Sharma
Executive Director
Sunny is a distinguished entrepreneur and divisional director of a number of Paramount’s investments. He graduated from Lancaster University in 2006 with a degree in Business and Information Systems. Demonstrating entrepreneurial acumen, he co founded Dibor with Poonam, a French home accessories mail-order company, immediately after graduation. Within three years, he identified a market gap for high-quality, trend-aligned pet accessories and co-inhabited Pet Brands with Ravi Sharma, which rapidly expanded its portfolio to over 600 ranges, exporting to retailers in 58 countries.
In 2018, under Sunny’s leadership, the parent company acquired Vital Pet Products, the UK’s leading pet product wholesaler, serving over 4,000 independent retailers.
He has been instrumental in implementing new operating systems and introducing innovative products, aiming to position the company as a 21st-century partner for supplier brands and clients.
Sunny’s leadership has been recognised with accolades such as the SME Company Director of the Year for the North East by the Institute of Directors 2018 as well as shortlisted for EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2019.
His strategic vision continues to drive Paramount’s growth and transformation within the market segments.
Ravi Sharma
Executive Director
Ravi Sharma is an accomplished business leader with extensive expertise in strategic growth, acquisitions, and corporate turnarounds. He holds a Master’s degree in Accounting and Management and has dedicated his career to fostering innovation, driving operational and financial excellence, and revitalising businesses through a pragmatic, hands-on approach.
In 2009, Ravi co-founded Pet Brands, which evolved into a leading pet accessories business, earning recognition in The Sunday Times Fast Track 100 in 2015 and 2016, as well as The Sunday Times Export Track in 2016 and 2017. This success provided the foundation for his continued leadership in the pet sector and the broader consumer goods industry.
Since establishing Paramount Retail Group, Ravi has been instrumental in shaping the company’s long-term strategy and driving its expansion into a £120 million enterprise. In 2018, he led the turnaround of Vital Pet Group, one of the UK’s largest pet product wholesalers, strengthening its operations, supplier relationships, and commercial strategy to enhance support for over 4,000 independent retailers. More recently, in 2023, he spearheaded the acquisition of four major online pet retailers—Fetch, MedicAnimal, Pet-Supermarket, and PetMeds—alongside premium pet food brands Bob & Lush and Canine Choice. This expansion has further reinforced Paramount Retail Group’s position in the pet sector, adding over £50 million in turnover and broadening its customer base.
Ravi has demonstrated a strong track record in business transformation, having played a pivotal role in revitalising renowned brands such as Bristows of Devon, Montezuma’s Chocolates, and, more recently, Saltaire Brewery and Bartoline International. His approach prioritises operational efficiencies, innovation, and market repositioning to drive sustainable long-term success. Ravi remains committed to fostering innovation and strategic expansion, ensuring that Paramount Retail Group and its portfolio businesses continue to evolve in response to shifting market dynamics while delivering exceptional value to their partners and customers.


Ravi Sharma
Executive Director
Ravi Sharma is an accomplished business leader with extensive expertise in strategic growth, acquisitions, and corporate turnarounds. He holds a Master’s degree in Accounting and Management and has dedicated his career to fostering innovation, driving operational and financial excellence, and revitalising businesses through a pragmatic, hands-on approach.
In 2009, Ravi co-founded Pet Brands, which evolved into a leading pet accessories business, earning recognition in The Sunday Times Fast Track 100 in 2015 and 2016, as well as The Sunday Times Export Track in 2016 and 2017. This success provided the foundation for his continued leadership in the pet sector and the broader consumer goods industry.
Since establishing Paramount Retail Group, Ravi has been instrumental in shaping the company’s long-term strategy and driving its expansion into a £120 million enterprise. In 2018, he led the turnaround of Vital Pet Group, one of the UK’s largest pet product wholesalers, strengthening its operations, supplier relationships, and commercial strategy to enhance support for over 4,000 independent retailers. More recently, in 2023, he spearheaded the acquisition of four major online pet retailers—Fetch, MedicAnimal, Pet-Supermarket, and PetMeds—alongside premium pet food brands Bob & Lush and Canine Choice. This expansion has further reinforced Paramount Retail Group’s position in the pet sector, adding over £50 million in turnover and broadening its customer base.
Ravi has demonstrated a strong track record in business transformation, having played a pivotal role in revitalising renowned brands such as Bristows of Devon, Montezuma’s Chocolates, and, more recently, Saltaire Brewery and Bartoline International. His approach prioritises operational efficiencies, innovation, and market repositioning to drive sustainable long-term success. Ravi remains committed to fostering innovation and strategic expansion, ensuring that Paramount Retail Group and its portfolio businesses continue to evolve in response to shifting market dynamics while delivering exceptional value to their partners and customers.
Poonam Sharma
Executive Director
Poonam is a serial entrepreneur and director of Q Retail Stores and Dibor, a company specialising in French-inspired home accessories and décor.
Under her leadership, Dibor has expanded its product range and strengthened its market presence, emphasising quality and customer satisfaction. The company is also noted for its charitable initiatives, supporting various causes and local organisations.
Poonam Sharma’s strategic vision for product and social responsibility continues to drive Dibor’s growth and commitment to excellence in the homeware industry.
Paul Taylor
Chairman
Under Paul’s stewardship, Paramount Retail Group has pursued an ambitious growth strategy, aiming to become a highly profitable £200 million group by 2026.
In 2023, Paul oversaw the acquisition of Montezuma’s Chocolate, a premium chocolate manufacturer. This move was part of the company’s broader strategy to strengthen its confectionery division, which already included brands like Bristow’s of Devon.
In August 2024, Paul supported the acquisition of Saltaire Brewery, a renowned craft beer producer. This strategic step aimed to enrich Paramount’s portfolio with esteemed UK heritage brands and expand its market reach in the craft beer sector.
Prior to his role at Paramount Retail Group, Paul served at Eleco, a London-listed plc, where he resided on the Main Board for 10 years. Paul was also CEO of the dominant Building Systems Division driving shareholder value through acquisition, innovation and organic growth. Eleco was a front-runner in providing leading-edge building and construction products and services to a broad section of the construction and manufacturing sectors, often via architectural specification.
Paul’s leadership is characterised by a commitment to preserving the unique identities of acquired brands while leveraging Paramount’s resources to enhance their market presence. His support to the board of Directors continues to drive the company’s growth and diversification


Paul Taylor
Chairman
Under Paul’s stewardship, Paramount Retail Group has pursued an ambitious growth strategy, aiming to become a highly profitable £200 million group by 2026.
In 2023, Paul oversaw the acquisition of Montezuma’s Chocolate, a premium chocolate manufacturer. This move was part of the company’s broader strategy to strengthen its confectionery division, which already included brands like Bristow’s of Devon.
In August 2024, Paul supported the acquisition of Saltaire Brewery, a renowned craft beer producer. This strategic step aimed to enrich Paramount’s portfolio with esteemed UK heritage brands and expand its market reach in the craft beer sector.
Prior to his role at Paramount Retail Group, Paul served at Eleco, a London-listed plc, where he resided on the Main Board for 10 years. Paul was also CEO of the dominant Building Systems Division driving shareholder value through acquisition, innovation and organic growth. Eleco was a front-runner in providing leading-edge building and construction products and services to a broad section of the construction and manufacturing sectors, often via architectural specification.
Paul’s leadership is characterised by a commitment to preserving the unique identities of acquired brands while leveraging Paramount’s resources to enhance their market presence. His support to the board of Directors continues to drive the company’s growth and diversification
Timeline of Acquisitions
Since our inception, Paramount Retail Group has been committed to building and nurturing iconic heritage brands across a diverse range of industries. Over the years, we have proudly expanded our portfolio, acquiring esteemed companies that share our passion for quality, innovation, and sustainability.
See the timeline below to explore the key moments in our history and the companies that have become part of the Paramount family.