People PEOPLE 01732 759725 40 Karen Williams appointed Ciphr CRO Karen Williams, previously VP of Group Operations at IRIS Software Group, has joined her former IRIS boss Sion Lewis, now CEO of Ciphr, as Chief Revenue Officer of the HR, payroll and benefits software provider for medium and large organisations. In her new role, Williams will oversee all revenue-generating operations, including new business, business development, revenue operations and renewals. Previously, Williams spent 15 years at IRIS, working in senior leadership and executive positions, where she gained extensive experience in sales and operational leadership, building high-performing teams, supporting acquisitions and integrations and accelerating growth. Sion Lewis, CEO of Ciphr, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Karen to Ciphr and my executive leadership team. I had the pleasure of working with her at IRIS for many years, and I’m looking forward to doing so again. She’s an exceptional leader, incredibly hard-working and a true team player. She has an impressive track record for building winning teams in sales and revenue and delivering the best customer experience.” Williams said: “I am thrilled to join Ciphr at such an exciting time in its growth journey. Fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation is at the heart of my leadership style, and I look forward to working with the talented team at Ciphr to drive innovation, expand our customer base and deliver exceptional value to our clients. Together, we will further solidify Ciphr’s reputation as the HR, payroll and benefits software partner of choice for organisations across the UK.” Ciphr Group is a privately held company backed by ECI Partners and headquartered in Reading. Over 230 employees work across the group, which includes Ciphr and Avantus, as well as previous acquisition Marshall E-Learning, now known as Ciphr eLearning. www.ciphr.com … Matt Plose joins CSL Group as CFO CSL Group, a provider of IoT connectivity solutions for the fire, security, health and utilities sectors, has appointed Matt Plose as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Plose, who has extensive experience in M&A, product launches and business re-engineering in private equity-backed businesses and large multinational organisations, said: “I’m incredibly excited to be joining CSL. I have been hugely impressed with the growth trajectory of the company, underpinned by its demonstrable commitment to innovation and its customers. I am looking forward to being part of the team and helping CSL continue to scale at pace and achieve its growth ambitions over the coming years.” www.csl-group.com … Altnets lays ground for further expansion with recruitment of Andy Ainsley Altnets, a leading supplier of fibre and connectivity infrastructure products to Internet Service Providers, has appointed Andy Ainsley as its new Commercial Director. Ainsley has more than 25 years’ leadership experience in the energy and telecoms industries at industry leaders such as Hexatronic, Neos Networks and AFL. As Commercial Director at Altnets, he will be responsible for expanding the company’s presence in key markets, with a focus on strengthening industry relationships and identifying new opportunities in streamlining and upgrading UK digital infrastructure. Managing Director Olly Shepherd said: “At such an important stage for the business, we are thrilled to have Andy join the team. We have high ambitions for 2026, and Andy’s appointment is crucial to laying the foundation for that forthcoming phase of expansion.” www.altnets.co.uk … Synaxon UK fills newly created partner role Channel services company SYNAXON UK has expanded its team with the appointment of Markella Corbetta to the newly created role of Category Manager. Acting as the key contact for reseller partners and vendors working on major bids and projects, her focus will be on growing new business with partners while continuing to build key vendor partnerships. Corbetta joins SYNAXON from Ingram Micro, where she worked for more than seven-and-a-half years as Business Development Manager for Dell and in product management. Mike Barron, UK Managing Director of SYNAXON, said: “As SYNAXON UK grows and develops, we need to ensure that we can support our partners in their efforts to drive sales. We’re delighted to be bringing someone with Markella’s qualities and experience on board. She will play a pivotal role, working with our key reseller and vendor partners, assisting them in maximising the benefits of our services and successfully addressing new business opportunities.” synaxon-services.com … New CFO at BCN Digital transformation and IT services provider BCN has appointed Jo Seymour as its new Chief Financial Officer. Bringing a fresh perspective to BCN, Seymour, who was previously CFO at technology-led environmental consultancy Lucion Group, has also held senior roles in the tool hire and betting and sports data markets. CEO Rob Davies said: “At BCN, we’re continuing to strengthen our executive team to support our growth and deliver exceptional service to our clients. Jo brings a wealth of experience in financial strategy, and her insight and leadership will be instrumental as we scale our services and continue to innovate in the digital transformation, data and AI space.” Budnar-Hunt promoted to CEO of UK Connect UK Connect, a fast-growing connectivity and communications provider, is preparing for a new period of growth with the promotion of Chief Technology Officer Joe Budnar-Hunt to Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds founder PJ Farr, who as Executive Chairman will now focus on strategy, partnerships and expansion into new sectors. From a £1,100 start-up in 2013, UK Connect has grown to become a leading provider of broadband, managed networks, IoT and field services to the construction and defence industries. As well as providing connectivity to major construction companies such as Taylor Wimpey, Cala Homes and Vistry Group, UK Connect supports national infrastructure, from Met Office weather stations to major defence operations, including connecting over 20,000 Ukrainian soldiers during Operation Interflex. Commenting on Budnar-Hunt’s promotion, Farr said: “This transition is part of a deliberate and long-term strategy to strengthen our leadership team and ensure we continue to deliver the exceptional service and innovation our clients expect. Joe has been instrumental in shaping our technology roadmap and has an outstanding understanding of both our customers and our markets. His appointment as CEO is a natural next step as we prepare UK Connect for its next phase of growth.” Joe Budnar-Hunt joined UK Connect in 2021 and as CTO led the creation of FUSION, a first-of-its-kind multi-WAN connectivity solution for housebuilders. www.ukconnect.com PJ Farr & Joe Budnar-Hunt continued... Matt Plose CSL Group Andy Ainsley Altnets Markella Corbetta Synaxon UK Jo Seymour BCN
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