# Paul Hamilton

> Paul Hamilton is the co-founder and CEO of Halo Service Solutions, the privately owned service management software business. Raised in northern Scotland and educated at the University of Leeds, he developed bespoke software with Alan Rogerson before building the business from Suffolk. His public commitments include long-term independence, developing graduates internally and expanding Halo’s presence in Ipswich.

- **Role:** Co-founder & CEO at Halo Service Solutions
- **Organizations:** Halo Service Solutions
- **Education:** Computer Science and Economics, University of Leeds
- **Known for:** Co-built Halo into an international service management software business without external investment., Established a public contractual commitment to long-term company independence., Led Halo’s expansion from Stowmarket to a global headquarters in Ipswich.

## Career timeline

- **1999-2002** — Studied at the University of Leeds; The Org identifies his degree as Computer Science and Economics.
- **2004-2008** — Worked with co-founder Alan Rogerson on bespoke software packages before developing a repeatable product.
- **2009-2011** — Worked from his mother-in-law’s spare bedroom in Stowmarket, paying £50 a month in rent.
- **2023** — Halo announced a rolling ten-year commitment against mergers, acquisitions and private equity deals; McLaren announced Halo as an official F1 team partner.
- **2025** — Halo became Ipswich Town’s main shirt sponsor.
- **2026-01** — Announced the Willis Building in Ipswich as Halo’s forthcoming global headquarters.
- **2026-09** — Halo moved into the Willis Building in Ipswich.
- **2026-10** — University of Suffolk announced a partnership with Halo; six employees had begun its project management degree apprenticeship in September.

## Achievements

- Co-built Halo into an international service management software business without external investment.
- Established a public contractual commitment to long-term company independence.
- Led Halo’s expansion from Stowmarket to a global headquarters in Ipswich.
- Developed a business whose partnerships include McLaren Formula 1 and Ipswich Town.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — University of Suffolk announced its collaboration with Halo, including six employees who started the Level 6 Project Manager degree apprenticeship in September.
- **2026-09** — Halo moved its global headquarters into the Willis Building in Ipswich.
- **2026-02** — Discussed Halo’s ARR Milestones pricing reductions and ambitions for market leadership in an IT Channel Oxygen interview.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-hamilton-halo/

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