Paul Gibson
About Paul Gibson
Paul Gibson is a Business Development Director with extensive experience in the financial services sector, currently working at First Derivatives since 2016. He has held various leadership roles in sales and business development, emphasizing the importance of a mature sales approach for fintech companies.
Work at First Derivatives
Paul Gibson has served as the Business Development Director at First Derivatives since 2016. His role focuses on driving business growth and developing strategic partnerships within the fintech sector. He emphasizes the importance of a mature sales approach to ensure the success of fintech companies. His tenure at First Derivatives has been marked by a commitment to understanding client needs and delivering tailored solutions.
Previous Experience in Sales Leadership
Prior to his current position, Paul Gibson held several key roles in sales leadership across various organizations. He was the Director of EMEA Commercial Sales at Digital Reasoning for one year from 2015 to 2016. Before that, he served as Head of Sales EMEA at FNX Limited for a decade, from 1997 to 2007. His experience also includes a role as Director - Head of Sales EMEA at Lab49 for one year and Regional Director Sales at Sidetrade in 2013.
Education and Academic Background
Paul Gibson studied at the University of Exeter, where he earned a BSc Honours degree in Physics from 1980 to 1983. His foundational education also includes attendance at Bangor Grammar. This academic background has contributed to his analytical skills and understanding of complex systems, which are essential in his professional roles.
Expertise in Financial Services
Paul Gibson possesses extensive domain expertise in financial services, particularly in areas such as risk management, trading, back office operations, treasury, general ledger, operational risk, financial crime, and behavioral analysis. His knowledge allows him to advise on high-value complex deals and contribute to significant company growth. He has been instrumental in winning pivotal strategic deals and has experience in scaling start-up companies to achieve substantial annual sales.
Impact on Company Growth
Throughout his career, Paul Gibson has demonstrated a strong ability to drive growth in organizations. He has a deep understanding of the importance of agility in transforming businesses. His experience includes advising on complex deals and contributing to the successful sale of companies. His strategic insights have helped organizations grow from start-ups to tens of millions of dollars in annual sales.