Tekenable launches partnership programme & 30-job plan

TEKenable has launched a partnership programme and plans to create 30 jobs over the next 12 months. The Irish technology services company has appointed Kieran Kenefick as Head of Partnerships to lead the initiative.

The programme establishes a formal structure for collaborations with cloud providers, independent software vendors, academic institutions and delivery partners. TEKenable expects the effort to generate 20% to 30% of its overall revenue growth within three years.

The hiring plan will add roles in project management, business analysis and software engineering. If completed, the recruitment would increase the company's headcount from 200 to more than 230.

Kenefick brings more than 15 years of experience in SaaS and ERP, having worked across SAP, Oracle and Microsoft environments. His remit includes building strategic alliances and managing relationships across cloud and partner networks.

The move gives TEKenable a more defined partner model at a time when many technology services firms are seeking closer ties with software vendors, cloud platforms and specialist delivery businesses. Academic links also form part of the structure, pointing to a role for research or skills development alongside commercial partnerships.

Founded in 2002, TEKenable operates in Ireland, the UK, Spain, South Africa, Pakistan and the UAE. The company focuses on AI, data and cloud services, and works as a Microsoft and Salesforce partner.

The expansion comes as it continues to build around those ecosystems. TEKenable recently renewed its Microsoft AI Platform on Azure Advanced Specialisation accreditation and is also investing in its Salesforce practice.

Growth target

The revenue target attached to the partnership programme sets a clear commercial benchmark for the initiative. Rather than treating partnerships as a support function, TEKenable is linking them directly to sales growth over a three-year period.

That approach reflects a wider pattern in the technology services market, where consultancies and implementation partners increasingly rely on joint selling arrangements, product alliances and specialist collaborations to win larger or more complex projects. By formalising those relationships, firms can broaden access to customers, technical expertise and sector knowledge without building every function in-house.

For TEKenable, the planned recruitment suggests it expects additional demand to translate into delivery work as well as business development. The mix of roles points to a need for staff who can manage projects, define business requirements and build software linked to cloud, AI and automation work.

New leadership

Kenefick will oversee the programme as the company expands that model. His appointment puts partnerships under dedicated leadership rather than spreading the work across sales or delivery teams.

In a statement, TEKenable outlined the commercial logic behind the move and its expected organisational impact.

"Partnerships are becoming increasingly important as organisations look for more outcome-focused technology solutions. This programme is about building strategic relationships that allow us to deliver greater value for customers across cloud, AI, automation and enterprise applications. As this gains momentum, it will require us to grow our team in tandem, ensuring the expansion of our service offerings comes with the same promise of consistent delivery. There is significant opportunity to deepen collaboration across cloud ecosystems as well as with specialist technology providers and academic institutions. By formalising our partnership strategy, we are creating a stronger framework for innovation, joint go-to-market opportunities, and long-term growth for both TEKenable and our partners," said Kieran Kenefick, Head of Partnerships, TEKenable.

TEKenable has built its business around cloud-based transformation projects for mid-sized and large organisations across sectors including healthcare, financial services, agri-food, aviation and the public sector. The company also holds ISO 27001 and 9001 certifications.

The latest jobs plan marks another step in that expansion, with partnerships positioned as a defined route to new revenue and a larger workforce.