J.Paul Haynes

J. Paul Haynes is currently serving as the President and Chief Operating Officer at eSentire, Inc., a Managed Detection and Response services company based in Cambridge, Ontario.

With a focus on operationalized threat hunting, eSentire has a global presence, serving over 1200 customers in 60 countries with a team of 500 dedicated employees.

Under J. Paul's leadership, eSentire protects over $10 trillion Assets under Management (AuM) for global alternative asset management funds while expanding into various markets such as legal, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, business services, and medium enterprises.

J. Paul Haynes is well-versed in advanced threat management, insider threats, managed security services, competitive market analysis, and enterprise risk mitigation, making him a subject-matter expert in the field.

His ability to translate complex technical issues into practical insights for executives facing security risks from sophisticated adversaries has earned him recognition in both industry and national media.

J. Paul often speaks at security conferences and industry-specific events, sharing his expertise on enterprise security and threat hunting.

Prior to joining eSentire, J. Paul Haynes built a successful career spanning two decades, where he founded, financed, and sold enterprise software businesses in sectors like energy, government, healthcare, and engineering.

He holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Engineering from the University of Guelph and has pursued executive training programs at prestigious institutions like The Wharton School, Ivey Business School, and the United States Military Academy at West Point.

J. Paul's extensive experience in leadership roles includes serving on boards, advising various organizations, and holding executive positions across multiple companies in the technology and cybersecurity sectors.

His professional journey includes roles like CEO, COO, Board Member, and Advisor at prominent organizations such as NopSec, TECHNATION, eSentire, Open Systems Software Inc., Coreworx Inc., and many others.