People PEOPLE 01732 759725 36 Endava strengthens leadership team Endava plc, a next-generation technology services provider, has strengthened its leadership team following the retirement of Chief Operating Officer Julian Bull and the move towards a more centralised leadership model with CEO John Cotterell assuming additional operational responsibility for the sales and go-to-market strategy. This includes the recruitment of Alastair Lukies CBE as Chief Engagement Officer and the appointment of Rob Machin, a former COO of the company, as Chief People and Locations Officer to replace erstwhile Chief People Officer David Churchill. Lukies will focus on deepening internal and external stakeholder engagement and chairing Endava’s recently announced Global Advisory Board, while Machin concentrates on modernising core systems and boosting productivity through the use of AI technologies. www.endava.com … Emma Gillespie appointed Head of Commerial at LM Global LM Global, a rapidly growing independent business telecoms and technology solutions provider, with clients across North America, Europe and Asia, has recruited Emma Gillespie as its new Head of Commercial to oversee its business development, supplier relationships and ambitious growth plans. Terry Lewis, Co-founder of the business with Gary Luther and Mike Mead, said: “We are absolutely thrilled that Emma has agreed to join the LM Global team. Having worked with some of the biggest names in technology and telecoms, the experience and relationships she brings will be key to helping us achieve our ambitious growth plans, while ensuring we don’t lose sight of what it is that has helped us get to this stage. Over the past few years, we’ve established ourselves as a trusted partner for businesses and charities across Europe, Asia and North America and this is showing no signs of slowing down, with several more clients coming on board over the coming weeks and months. Central to this has been the personal service, attention to detail and cost effectiveness we pride ourselves on, and in Emma we have someone who will help us further build on this, ensuring that while we scale we don’t lose sight of what it is that makes us really stand out as a business.” https://lmglobaltelecoms.co.uk/ … Mike Beevor recruited to double revenue at Principle Networks Following year-on-year growth of 50% in FY24-25, IT services provider Principle Networks, winner of a Technology Reseller Award 2024 in the Mid-Enterprise MSP Project of Year category, has appointed Mike Beevor as Chief Technology Officer with the intention of doubling revenue to £12 million and net operating profit to £1.2m over the next two years. Beevor, who will lead the development of Principle Networks’ technology roadmap, with a clear focus on simplifying cybersecurity, joins the network services specialist from Zscaler where, as UKI Partner Chief Technologist, he helped successfully build the UKI channel. Principle Networks founder and Co-CEO Russell Crowley said: “Mike brings an outstanding track record in the cybersecurity industry, with deep expertise in developing and delivering strategic technology solutions. His experience positions him perfectly to lead our next phase of ambitious growth. Over the past 12 months, we’ve welcomed several new clients, including major projects with Hill Dickinson LLP and Buzz Bingo, and increased our revenue by 50%. With bold plans to continue this trajectory by doubling revenues over the next two years, Mike’s leadership will be instrumental in helping us achieve our goals.” www.principle-networks.com Symatrix brings on board Stacey Thorpe Symatrix, an IBM company is deepening its commitment to delivering world-class managed payroll services to clients across the UK and globally with the appointment of Stacey Thorpe as its new Managed Payroll Director. The leading provider of Oracle HCM, ERP and Payroll Cloud solutions, recently acquired by IBM, has identified Symatrix Managed Payroll as a key area of focus. Thorpe has more than two decades of experience in payroll operations, HR transformation and strategic project delivery, most recently as Director of Workforce & Payroll Operations at global talent solutions provider Oliver James. She said: “Symatrix’ reputation as a trusted Oracle Cloud partner and its commitment to innovation and customer success were key factors in my decision. I’m thrilled to join a forward-looking organisation that is shaping the future of payroll services. I look forward to building on the strong foundation already in place and helping to elevate our BPO capabilities to new heights.” … UK Connect promotion for Jenny Walker Wireless connectivity and communication solutions specialist UK Connect has promoted former Ericsson Global Marketing Director Jenny Walker to its executive leadership team as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Walker, who joined UK Connect late last year as Head of Marketing, has extensive marketing experience at blue-chip companies including Ericsson, Visa Europe, Vodafone and EDF Energy. UK Connect provides customised wireless and IoT connectivity solutions to the construction, manufacturing and warehouse & logistics industries and the public sector. www.ukconnect.com … Holly Foxcroft joins OneAdvanced Following the launch of the OneAdvanced Trust Centre to help businesses stay up to date with cybersecurity best practices, the digital transformation solutions provider has appointed Holly Foxcroft as its Cybersecurity Business Partner. Previously Head of Neurodiversity in Cyber Research and Consulting at Scott and May Consulting, Foxcroft has an impressive CV in the field of cybersecurity, including roles such as Associate Lecturer in Cyber Security and UK Ambassador for the Global Council for Responsible and Ethical AI. Riello UPS Ireland gets its own MD Two and a half years after it was established in November 2022, critical power protection specialist Riello UPS Ireland has appointed Ian Jackson as its first Managing Director. The Dublin-based subsidiary of RPS SpA, the second-largest manufacturer of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) in Europe, was previously overseen by Leo Craig, the long-standing Managing Director of Riello UPS Ltd in the UK. Jackson has more than 25 years’ experience in the critical power industry, including nearly 20 years managing Pure Power Systems, the independent UPS distributor he founded and ran until its acquisition in 2017. He said: “I was very fortunate to be the first Irish distributor of Riello UPS systems when I formed Pure Power Systems back in 2003 and am now privileged to directly represent this wonderful company in Ireland. I’m really looking forward to reconnecting with my many colleagues throughout the industry and leading our fantastic team to offer the very best in critical power products and services.” www.riello-ups.ie Alastair Lukies CBE Endava Ian Jackson Rob Machin Endava Emma Gillespie LM Global Mike Beevor Principle Networks Stacey Thorpe Symatrix
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