Paul Clayson

Paul is a highly regarded partner in the executive search industry, leveraging over 20 years of commercial experience to advise investors, leadership teams and Boards of Directors on crucial executive appointments.

His extensive career includes leadership positions at Mobile Network Operators and specialist recruitment firms, providing him with a deep, insider’s perspective on the industries he serves. Paul has acquired valuable, sector-specific knowledge across the Technology & Telecommunications industries, forming a global network of trusted, high-calibre executives.

As Partner - Technology & CIO practice - Southeast Asia, Paul is sought out for robust and confidential executive searches, bringing a focus on the flexibility,  innovation and speed required by modern Boards and investors. Paul has a strong track record of appointing cross functional leadership talent into Communications, Technology & Digital Infrastructure firms.

In addition, Paul has successfully placed Technology Officers into multiple industries such as Banking, Private Equity, Shipping, Logistics, Telecommunications and Healthcare. Since the advent of Machine Learning and more recently, Artificial Intelligence, Paul has often been partnering with his clients to find executive talent capable of creating and implementing tailored ML/AI strategies.

Originally from the United Kingdom, Paul is based in Singapore, which has been his home since 2013, solidifying his strong connection to the Asia-Pacific region.