Philip Madison

Philip Madison is a New York-based executive search firm that has specialised in cybersecurity recruitment for nearly 30 years. Founded in 1998, the firm partners with cybersecurity startups, emerging AI-security companies and growth-stage technology organisations to recruit high-impact go-to-market and executive talent. The firm helps companies build foundational GTM teams, recruit executive leadership and scale revenue organisations strategically.

The firm specialises in identifying candidates for technical and go-to-market roles within the cybersecurity sector. Key areas of expertise include chief revenue officers, vice presidents of sales, technical sales engineering, solutions architecture and product management. Philip Madison also supports organisations building federal, public sector and strategic alliance go-to-market functions, with experience in searches involving federal sales leadership, SLED and public sector sales, GSI-focused channel leadership and MSSP ecosystem partnerships. The firm actively engages with leaders building revenue operations, GTM engineering and AI-driven sales and marketing strategies.

Philip Madison operates across North America and internationally, serving Series A and Series B cybersecurity companies, founder-led organisations and venture-backed growth companies. The firm's approach emphasises builder mentality, qualification depth, motivation analysis and cultural alignment. The founder, Elizabeth Sheridan, has spent nearly 30 years building cybersecurity, technology and executive leadership teams. The firm reports that 75% of its business comes from referral, reflecting client trust in its specialist expertise and track record.