Stuart Mitchell

Captain
DISC Type : DS

Founder and CEO at Hampton North

West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Overview

Stuart Mitchell is the Founder and CEO of Hampton North, a specialist cybersecurity search firm he established in 2022. With a background in mathematics and over a decade in recruitment, he has a history of high achievement, including being the top revenue generator at a previous firm. Colleagues describe him as professional, motivated, and possessing strong business sense.

Stuart is a recognized thought leader in the cybersecurity space with a significant online presence where he shares industry insights. Based in Connecticut, he has lived in the US for a decade, with previous time spent in New York and Southern California. His companys name, Hampton North, is a nod to his hometown of Northampton in the UK.

Interesting fact: At his prior company, he was the most promoted person in its US history and single-handedly built entire cybersecurity programs for clients, scaling them from zero to over 20 people in under eight weeks.

Personality Overview

Consummate Professional

Planner & Achiever

Long-Term Thinker

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Cybersecurity Talent
As the founder of a cyber security search firm, he specializes in connecting clients with high-impact talent and advises CISOs on building their teams.
Business Growth
He is focused on strategic expansion, discussing plans to grow Hampton North by hiring key personnel for new recruitment divisions.
Executive Search
His role focuses on leading key client partnerships and personally handling executive search projects for hard-to-fill leadership positions in the security industry.

Media Appearances

Stuart has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2022
Founder and CEO at Hampton North
9-2017 - 8-2022
Head of Information & Cybersecurity Recruitment - North America at Stott and May
10-2012 - 8-2017
VP - Recruitment at Elliott Browne
3-2011 - 10-2012
SAP Recruitment Consultant at Portland Resourcing
9-2010 - 3-2011
Recruitment Consultant at RecruitmentConsultant.com

Education

2006 - 2008
Mathematics from NSG
2001 - 2006
Education details unavailable from Roade School

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Insights For Selling To Stuart

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Stuart is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Stuart

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Stuart move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Stuart take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Stuart

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