Head of Strategy
Forterra
Paul Benfield is Head of Strategy at Forterra, leading engagements with the US. Department of Defense and other customers.
Prior to Forterra, Paul was a director at Pallas Advisors, assisting innovative companies navigate go-to-market strategies for commercial success in the national security sphere, and at Pallas Ventures where he leveraged his expertise in venture capital and emerging dual-use technology within the national security ecosystem.
Before transitioning to the private sector, Paul served over 20 years in various roles in the U.S. Army, earning the Douglas MacArthur Leadership award in May 2013. His final role was as Military Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of Defense, focusing on innovation and modernization priorities including integrating emerging technology into operational concepts.
Paul is an Adjunct Senior Fellow for the Defense Program at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS). He holds a M.A. in Policy Management from Georgetown University and a B.A. from Campbell University.
