Miles MacInnes: From Sherpa Graduate to VP at MetaCompliance
Investor - People | Apr 01, 2025 | Tenzing Private Equity
Miles MacInnes has transitioned from the Sherpa Programme, an initiative by Tenzing Private Equity, to a permanent executive role at MetaCompliance, a leader in cybersecurity awareness training. Starting in September 2023, MacInnes's rapid ascension to Vice President of Customer Success & International demonstrates the Sherpa Programme's success in nurturing executive talent. Throughout the programme, he reported directly to CEO James MacKay, tackling significant projects including a strategic acquisition. In his new VP role, MacInnes is expected to play a central role in MetaCompliance's international expansion and maintaining strong revenue growth by enhancing customer journeys. Reflecting on his Sherpa experience, MacInnes praised Tenzing's supportive culture and expressed gratitude towards his colleagues and the entrepreneurial learning environment fostered by the programme.
Sectors
- Cybersecurity
- Private Equity
- Professional Services
Geography
- United Kingdom – Tenzing Private Equity and its Sherpa Programme are based in the UK, influencing portfolio companies, including MetaCompliance.
- Germany – MetaCompliance's integration of the German firm Increase Your Skills GmbH signifies strategic geographical expansion in the cybersecurity sector.
Industry
- Cybersecurity – MetaCompliance operates within the cybersecurity sector, offering solutions for security awareness training and compliance.
- Private Equity – Tenzing Private Equity facilitates career growth through its innovative Sherpa Programme, impacting companies like MetaCompliance within its portfolio.
- Professional Services – The Sherpa Programme is designed to equip professionals with entrepreneurial skills and management capabilities across various industries.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenzing Private Equity | PE Firm | Company | A private equity firm focused on investing in and fostering growth within its portfolio companies. |
| Miles MacInnes | VP Customer Success & International | Person | Former Sherpa Programme participant now leading customer success and international expansion at MetaCompliance. |
| MetaCompliance | Target Company | Company | A company providing security awareness training, focused on reducing human risk in cybersecurity. |
| James MacKay | CEO | Person | CEO of MetaCompliance, overseeing organizational growth and strategic initiatives. |
| Increase Your Skills GmbH | Acquired Company | Company | A German cybersecurity training company recently acquired by MetaCompliance. |