Chief Operating Officer (COO) stories
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Dr Vicki Gardiner takes COO role at Canberra Cyber Hub
6 days ago
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acs
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coo
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australian
Dr. Vicki Gardiner has been appointed COO of Canberra Cyber Hub, aiming to enhance the city's cyber security stature with her experience in STEM and diversity initiatives.
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Pulsant to enhance user experience across UK data centres
Last week
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cx
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martech
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cleantech
Pulsant launches a nationwide initiative to enhance client experience across its platformEDGE sites, following positive feedback from a Croydon data centre redesign.
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Interactive appoints Alex Coates as new CEO from 2025
Last month
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martech
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cx
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interactive
Alex Coates has been appointed CEO of Interactive, effective 28 January 2025, set to steer the firm's growth in Cloud, Cyber, and Systems sectors.
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Progility Technologies announces new CEO & leadership team changes
Last month
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uc
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telstra
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telco
Progility Technologies names David Gilmour as CEO, Megan Hossack as CCO, and Kerry Mitropoulos as COO, marking a strategic push for growth and operational excellence.
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Kao Data appoints Pete Judson as new Chief Operating Officer
Last month
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ai
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healthtech
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engineering
Kao Data appoints Pete Judson as new COO, leveraging his 30 years of leadership to steer European expansion and operational excellence in data centres.
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Paessler names Dinesh Senanayake as new COO & CFO
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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devops
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apm
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software development
Paessler appoints Dinesh Senanayake as COO and CFO, aiming to leverage his operational and financial expertise to drive global expansion and innovation.
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Ermewa digitises procurement with Ivalua, improves efficiency
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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digitisation
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digitalisation
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france
Ermewa has revolutionised its procurement operations by adopting Ivalua’s spend management platform, enhancing efficiency and reducing supply chain risks.
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SMA Australia appoints John Alexander as VP of Large Scale
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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power / energy
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utilities
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renewable energy
SMA Australia has named John Alexander as Vice President of Large Scale. With 35 years in the energy sector, he aims to enhance market presence through advanced grid-forming inverters.
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Weel promotes Damon Hauenstein to dual CFO & COO roles
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Weel has promoted Damon Hauenstein to CFO and COO as the company scales up, aiming to further accelerate its growth trajectory, processing AUD $500 million annually.
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Deane Jessep joins StreamGenius AI as new Chief Operating Officer
Sat, 22nd Jun 2024
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ai
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genai
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coo
StreamGenius AI appoints Deane Jessep as COO to drive generative AI innovation, positioning itself as a leader in AI consultancy and solutions.
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Simon Atterwell appointed COO at Purple Transform
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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uc
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apm
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ai
Purple Transform appoints Simon Atterwell as COO, aiming to boost operations and growth. With a 30-year tech and telecom career, Atterwell is set to revolutionise the company's offerings.
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Report highlights surge in cyberattacks on operational technology
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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phishing
A Fortinet report reveals a surge in cyberattacks on OT systems, with 73% of organisations hit, up from 49%. This rise emphasises the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
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Cegid appoints Bruno Vaffier as new Chief Operating Officer
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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cx
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martech
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ai
Cegid names Bruno Vaffier as COO, marking a strategic move to enhance AI-driven innovation and expand operational efficiency across global markets.
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AutoStore opens new factory in Thailand to expand APAC operations
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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robots
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supply chain systems
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apac
AutoStore is set to double its production capacity with a new factory in Thailand, aiming to serve APAC markets more effectively by manufacturing 15,000 robots in 18 months.
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Westcon-Comstor names Callum McGregor as COO & CFO
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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data analytics
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dei
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cybersecurity
Westcon-Comstor promotes Callum McGregor to COO and CFO roles, reflecting a strategic move to drive growth and innovation in IT, supply chain, and ESG globally.
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Equals Money launches BaaS at Money2020 in Amsterdam
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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paas
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devops
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blockchain
Payments solutions provider Equals Money unveils its Banking-as-a-Service offering at Money2020 Amsterdam, empowering businesses to launch digital payment services swiftly using its robust infrastructure.
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Delta.g appoints Tony Lowe as new CEO to lead quantum shift
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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smart cities
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cartech
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quantum computing
Delta.g names Tony Lowe as CEO to lead the London tech start-up's move from lab research to commercial success in quantum subsurface mapping.
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Maincubes appoints industry veteran Martin Murphy as new COO
Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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dei
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esg
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leadership
Maincubes accelerates global expansion efforts and commitment to ESG with the appointment of industry veteran, Martin Murphy, as its new COO.
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Sendcloud appoints Aliaksei Aneichyk as CFO in strategic move
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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softbank
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ipos
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cfo
Aliaksei Aneichyk, ex-Gett executive, takes up the mantle as new CFO at Europe's leading shipping platform, Sendcloud, enhancing its resolve for global delivery solutions.
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Adrian Ng named Tecala's new Head of Professional Services
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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devops
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it automation
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apm
Tecala Group, Australia's renowned technology service provider, appoints industry veteran Adrian Ng as Head of Professional Services, reinforcing its commitment to customer-focused service excellence.