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Convera appoints Craig McDonald to global partnerships role
Software-as-a-Service

Convera appoints Craig McDonald to global partnerships role

The cross-border payments group is aiming to widen partner-led growth as Craig McDonald takes charge of global partnerships and channels.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
ActiveViam appoints Dean McIntyre as Chief Revenue Officer
Data Analytics

ActiveViam appoints Dean McIntyre as Chief Revenue Officer

The risk technology group is seeking faster international growth as it adds a veteran commercial executive to deepen ties with large financial institutions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
Serve First expands into US with new Managing Director
Customer Experience

Serve First expands into US with new Managing Director

A £9.5 million funding boost has underpinned the Georgia office, as the UK customer experience technology group targets more US multi-site operators.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Aramex names Tim Martin regional chief for Europe, Americas
Supply Chain

Aramex names Tim Martin regional chief for Europe, Americas

The appointment formalises his oversight of Aramex's second-largest revenue region, covering the UK, Europe and the Americas as trade flows shift.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month
Inde Technology appoints Marie Tamplin as Sales Chief
Artificial Intelligence

Inde Technology appoints Marie Tamplin as Sales Chief

The hire is aimed at sharpening client conversations on data, AI and cybersecurity as the Auckland firm expands across New Zealand and Australia.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month
SAS appoints Casey McGee as VP and Chief Sales Officer
Data Analytics

SAS appoints Casey McGee as VP and Chief Sales Officer

The hire comes as software groups race to blend enterprise sales with AI partnerships, with customers demanding trusted commercial models.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
WatchGuard names Allison Clarke to lead partner strategy
Firewalls

WatchGuard names Allison Clarke to lead partner strategy

The hire puts partner programmes at the heart of WatchGuard's channel-only model as cybersecurity vendors race to simplify sales for MSPs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
OpenSky names Eimear Dunne Head of People & Transformation
Digital Transformation

OpenSky names Eimear Dunne Head of People & Transformation

The move puts workforce planning at the centre of OpenSky's expansion as it seeks faster delivery and tighter AI skills alignment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2026
Corsearch names Nicholas Langeveld as Chief Revenue Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Corsearch names Nicholas Langeveld as Chief Revenue Officer

Pressure on brands from counterfeits and online fraud is driving Corsearch's commercial reset as Nicholas Langeveld takes over revenue leadership.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2026
WealthAi appoints Lynn Räbsamen as Chief Markets Officer
Data Protection

WealthAi appoints Lynn Räbsamen as Chief Markets Officer

The hire signals growing pressure on wealth managers to adopt AI with tighter controls as firms look for clearer governance and oversight.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2026
Dext appoints Young and Wood to UK leadership team
Software-as-a-Service

Dext appoints Young and Wood to UK leadership team

Accounting firms face fresh pressure to adapt as Dext adds a former HMRC tax chief and fintech veteran to steer UK and Ireland growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2026

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Smarsh names Alessandro Silva Chief Growth Officer
Customer Experience

Smarsh names Alessandro Silva Chief Growth Officer

The new post is meant to unify Smarsh's sales and customer teams as the software group pushes further into regulated markets overseas.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Landmark hires Polina Ladyha as Marketing Executive
Risk & Compliance

Landmark hires Polina Ladyha as Marketing Executive

The Dublin-based IT and cybersecurity provider is strengthening its commercial push in Ireland as competition grows around AI, compliance and security.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Asia airports brace for USD $2.4 trillion investment push
Digital Transformation

Asia airports brace for USD $2.4 trillion investment push

Airports across Asia face a funding and design test as forecasts point to USD $1.3 trillion in regional capital needs by 2040.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last month
Tokenovate names William L'Heveder as Chief Revenue Officer
Fintech

Tokenovate names William L'Heveder as Chief Revenue Officer

The appointment comes as the UK fintech seeks more institutional clients for its post-trade and settlement tools, including its Novat protocol.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Hotel Des Arts Saigon lifts revenue with IDeaS software
Digital Transformation

Hotel Des Arts Saigon lifts revenue with IDeaS software

The Ho Chi Minh City hotel cut manual pricing delays, helping lift revenue per available room 21.6% in its first year on the software.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2026
Ingram Micro names Becs Paterson to New Zealand role
Digital Transformation

Ingram Micro names Becs Paterson to New Zealand role

Her outside-industry experience is expected to help Ingram Micro sharpen partner sales and growth as New Zealand resellers face shifting demand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2026