Chief Operating Officer (COO) stories
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SMA Australia appoints John Alexander as VP of Large Scale
4 days ago
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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
Last week
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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
Last month
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ai
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nz
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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
Last month
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apm
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ai
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software development
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
Last month
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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
Last month
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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
Last month
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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
Last month
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data analytics
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esg
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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
Last month
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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
Last month
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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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esg
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maincube
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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.
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Golden Gate Ventures promotes Angela Toy to COO in strategic move
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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coo
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fundraising
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vietnam
Golden Gate Ventures elevates Angela Toy to COO, reflecting the firm's expansion commitment and solidification of its leadership in global startup ecosystems.
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Neil Livingston steps in as interim CEO at Kordia
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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kordia
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strategy
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customers
Neil Livingston to take over as interim Group CEO of tech firm Kordia on 2nd April 2024, bringing three decades of industry experience and leadership.
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Swoop Holdings welcomes Declan O'Callaghan as new COO
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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fixed wireless
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vodafone
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telco
Telecoms firm Swoop Holdings announces Declan O'Callaghan, seasoned industry leader, as its new Chief Operating Officer, following a highly successful H1 FY24.
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Kartik Mehta appointed Channel Factory's head of Asia growth markets
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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advertising
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singapore
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youtube
Kartik Mehta, tech sales expert with a background in global growth initiatives, is set to steer Channel Factory's expansion in Asia's emerging markets as the new Head of Growth.
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Richard McManus takes helm as COO at Lánluas Consulting
Mon, 18th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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it strategy
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coo
Enterprise software veteran Richard McManus has been appointed as new COO at Lánluas Consulting, set to steer the company's growth in the Australian, New Zealand and UK markets.
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Kordia CEO Shaun Rendell steps down for health reasons
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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telco
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kordia
Shaun Rendell resigns as CEO of New Zealand's leading telecom and broadcast org, Kordia, citing health concerns; tenure marked by expansion into cyber security and cloud services.
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Introducing Mark Orttung: Projectworks' new CEO
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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saas
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ai
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email
Mark Orttung steps in as the new CEO of Projectworks, succeeding Matt Hayter who has moved to the role of President and Chief Product Officer.