Paul Hadgett
About Paul Hadgett
Paul Hadgett is the Director of Emea Presales at Recorded Future, where he has worked since 2015. He specializes in solution design and technical problem resolution, with a strong background in cybersecurity and extensive experience in various technical roles across multiple companies.
Work at Recorded Future
Paul Hadgett has served as the Director of EMEA Presales at Recorded Future since 2015. In this role, he leads technical engagements that contribute to new business opportunities, contract renewals, and upselling initiatives. His work has been crucial in protecting four of the top five companies globally through the application of real-time threat intelligence and SaaS solutions. Hadgett's focus on proactive defense against cyber attacks underscores his commitment to enhancing security for large enterprises.
Previous Experience at Ipass
Before joining Recorded Future, Paul Hadgett worked at Ipass in various roles from 2003 to 2015. He began as the Director of Global Helpdesk and IT Services for EMEA, where he managed technical support operations for seven years. He then transitioned to the role of Technical Consultant for three years, followed by positions as Senior Technical Consultant and Technical Account Manager. His experience at Ipass involved solution design and technical problem resolution for large blue chip customers.
Background in Technical Support
Paul Hadgett's career in technical support began at John Lewis, where he worked as a Technician Support from 2000 to 2002. He also served as an Infrastructure Specialist at Dynegy for a brief period in 2002-2003. His early roles provided him with foundational skills in technical support and infrastructure management, which he later applied in more advanced positions in the tech industry.
Education and Expertise
Paul Hadgett studied Chemistry at Aston University from 1992 to 1996, earning a degree that laid the groundwork for his analytical skills. He furthered his education at the University of Cambridge, where he achieved a Doctorate in Philosophy from 1996 to 2000. His academic background complements his extensive expertise in real-time threat intelligence, wireless technologies, mobile device management, VPN, and authentication services.