We’re excited to announce that Paul Hastings has joined COMET as our new Head of Software Sales. Paul brings over 30 years of experience in quality and incident management, along with a decade of consultancy and sales expertise across industries such as oil and gas, rail, healthcare, and construction. His knowledge and experience will be key to driving our growth and innovation in 2025.

Paul started his career as a Quality Manager in manufacturing, electronics, and FMCG sectors. He then joined Gael (later Ideagen), where he spent nearly 10 years working globally as a consultant. During this time, Paul helped organisations in sectors such as Oil and Gas, Rail, Military, Aviation, Healthcare, Pharma, Construction, and FMCG optimise strategies and get the best out of their solutions. Transitioning into sales, Paul applied his consultative approach to ensure customers had a reliable and knowledgeable experience.

At COMET, Paul will focus on growing software sales and expanding the reach of our flagship solutions. Reflecting on his new role, Paul said:



‍“I wanted to be part of the leading incident management and risk intelligence organisation. It’s exciting to have the opportunity to help drive its growth and success.”
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Looking ahead to 2025

Paul’s appointment is a key part of our ambitious growth plans for the year ahead. His expertise and approach align perfectly with our commitment to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional client support.

Mark Rushton, CEO of COMET, shared:
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‍“We’re thrilled to have Paul on board at such an exciting time for the business. His experience in quality and incident management, combined with his customer-first approach to sales, makes him a perfect fit for COMET. We’re confident he will play a key role in helping us grow and strengthen our position in the industry.”
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