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title: Celebrating Paul Vigar's decades of dedication
description: From Geelong to generations of growth. 🏆
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# [Celebrating Paul Vigar's decades of dedication](https://blog.programmed.com.au/work-and-smile-fridays/celebrating-paul-vigars-decades-of-dedication)

 Written by [Communications](https://blog.programmed.com.au/work-and-smile-fridays/author/communications) | 18 September 2025 2:00:00 PM

This Friday, we celebrate Paul Vigar's outstanding contribution to Programmed, beginning with a local job ad and transforming into a decades-long story of leadership, growth, and relentless drive.

Paul began his journey with Programmed as Regional Manager – Western Victoria. From those early days, he built the Geelong Branch from the ground up, created decades-long relationships with valued customers, and established the Ballarat Branch.

His leadership and determination saw him progress through numerous roles across the Painting business – including State Business Manager VIC/TAS, Regional Manager Melbourne, State Manager VIC/TAS, General Manager SA/NT, General Manager VIC/TAS, and ultimately Head of Painting VIC/TAS.

Paul’s career with Programmed is a testament to his hard work, drive, and willingness to take personal risks. Reflecting on his progression, Paul says, *“The onus is on you to demonstrate you want the work – get out of your comfort zone.”*

He credits his longevity to the constant opportunities Programmed has offered: *“There are a lot of jobs to do – some you don’t even realise until you put your hat in the ring.”*

Before joining Programmed, Paul worked for a protective coating company on a joint project. He clearly remembers seeing the Programmed team onsite – in uniform, with striking Impeller branding. *“They looked so professional – a very impressive outfit,”* he recalls. In what he describes as a ‘sliding doors moment’, Paul spotted an ad in the local paper for the Geelong role just two weeks later.

While his leadership has made a lasting impact across many areas of the business, Paul’s heart has always been with Sales and Account Management. *“I work for customers – it keeps you busy,”* he says. He’s particularly proud of the long-standing relationships he’s built – none more so than with Geelong Grammar. *“I was relentless. Patterned cold calling, constant rejection, showing up at the door. But we got there – and it’s one of the longest relationships in the business.”*

To honour Paul’s outstanding contribution, the VIC/TAS Commercial Painting team has established **The Paul Vigar Cup** – awarded annually to the highest sales achiever in the VIC/TAS sales team.

Paul is the embodiment of our *Work and Smile* philosophy. When asked what he’ll miss most, he simply said, *“Wearing the Programmed logo proudly.”*

Paul, your legacy is woven through the very fabric of our business – and you’ll always be part of the Programmed story.

 

If you have a story to share that demonstrates the reasons we Work and Smile, you can submit your story by clicking below. And don't be shy! Every accomplishment, big or small, matters.

 

 

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