COMET is excited to announce the appointment of Paul Hastings as its new Head of Software Sales. Joining the company from Ideagen, Paul brings over 30 years of experience in quality and incident management, along with a decade of consultancy and sales expertise across a wide range of industries. His appointment highlights COMET’s commitment to ambitious growth in 2025 and its focus on delivering exceptional value to clients in high-risk sectors.
Reflecting on his career, Paul said, “I started out in quality and incident management, working in manufacturing, electronics, and FMCG sectors as a Quality Manager. I then joined Gael, which later became part of Ideagen, and spent nearly 10 years travelling the world as a consultant. During that time, I worked directly with customers in sectors such as Oil and Gas, Rail, Military, Aviation, Healthcare, Pharma, Construction, and FMCG, helping them develop strategies and get the best out of their solutions. Later, I moved into sales, where my consultative approach ensured customers had a reliable and knowledgeable experience.”
At COMET, Paul will focus on growing software sales and expanding the reach of the company’s flagship solutions. When asked why he joined COMET, 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.”
Paul is also looking forward to working with the experienced COMET team. “What I’m most excited about is being part of the growth and development of both the solutions and the organisation. This is an exciting time to join COMET, and I can’t wait to get started,” he added.
CEO Mark Rushton welcomed the appointment, saying, “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.”
About COMET
COMET is a UK-based specialist in investigation and assurance software designed for high-risk industries such as energy, construction, maritime, rail, and utilities. Its solutions include a modular suite of tools for incident investigation, root cause analysis, supply chain assurance, and regulatory compliance, helping organisations uncover systemic issues and drive continuous improvement. Learn more at www.cometanalysis.com.
