Austin Challis

Austin Challis is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in recruitment and business development, particularly within the cyber security sector. Currently serving as a Senior Recruiter at Qualys since July 2022, Austin previously held an interim role as Senior Recruiter for EMEA at ACA. Austin's entrepreneurial background includes founding Paint & Design and Cyber Business Support Limited, where strategic go-to-market plans were developed for consulting and SaaS solutions. From 2009 to 2018, Austin specialized in cyber security recruitment at SENSE & ABLE LIMITED, mentoring a team and delivering results for multiple clients. Prior experience includes key roles in business development and sales across various organizations, demonstrating a strong ability to create and manage sales strategies, as well as build lasting business relationships. Austin holds an educational background in Outdoor Leadership and Adventure Experience from the University of Central Lancashire.