Paul Hennessy
About Paul Hennessy
Paul Hennessy is the Head of Talent Acquisition for EMEA, APAC, and India at Coupa Software and a core member of RL100. He has extensive experience in talent acquisition and recruitment, having worked at various companies including Alfresco and Unite Sources & Solutions Ltd.
Current Position at Coupa Software
Paul Hennessy serves as Head of Talent Acquisition for EMEA, APAC, and India at Coupa Software, a position he has held since 2022. Based in the United Kingdom, Paul oversees recruitment strategies in these regions, ensuring the company attracts and retains top talent. His role involves collaborating with leadership to align hiring practices with company goals.
Previous Roles at Coupa Software
Before assuming his current role, Paul Hennessy worked as Manager of Talent Acquisition for EMEA and APAC from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, from 2017 to 2018, he held the position of Senior Talent Acquisition Partner. In these roles, Paul concentrated on expanding the recruitment team and optimizing talent acquisition processes within the company's key markets.
Experience with Alfresco
In 2017, Paul Hennessy served a short tenure as Global Head of Talent at Alfresco for four months. From 2014 to 2017, he led the EMEA Talent Acquisition team at Alfresco, where he focused on scaling the team and executing effective recruitment strategies across the region.
Career Beginnings
Paul started as an Independent Technical Recruiter/Director at Unite Sources & Solutions Ltd, working there from 2001 to 2015. He then spent a year as a Recruitment Consultant at The Morgan Partnership in London from 2000 to 2001. Earlier, he gained experience in various sectors, focusing on technical recruitment and consulting.
Educational Background
Paul Hennessy studied Business Studies at the University of Winchester, obtaining a BA (HONS) from 1997 to 2000. He also attended Abbey School, Faversham from 1989 to 1996, where he completed A-Levels in English Literature (British and Commonwealth), Sociology, Business Studies, and Photography.