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Melvin, a maths teacher, seamlessly balances his analytical business skills, evident in his ability to streamline operations and create clear documentation, with a deep passion for the imaginative narratives of anime and comics, demonstrating a versatile mind that thrives on both logic and creativity.

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Drew Gardner appointed as Veeam's UK & Ireland VP
Yesterday
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data protection
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Drew Gardner has been appointed Regional Vice President for Veeam in the UK and Ireland, aiming to enhance data resilience amid rising cyber threats.
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Nétive VMS secures investment & appoints new CEO
Yesterday
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saas
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digital entertainment
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ai
Nétive VMS has secured an investment from Fortino Capital and appointed Mikael Lindmark as CEO, aiming to expand its presence in international markets.
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KOMI Group promotes key executives amidst strong growth
Yesterday
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social media
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digital media
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branding
KOMI Group from Manchester has promoted three executives as it celebrates a 45% surge in annual turnover, supporting its ambitious growth strategy.
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Alteryx appoints Ben Canning to drive AI product strategy
Yesterday
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data analytics
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microsoft
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cfo
Alteryx has appointed Ben Canning as Chief Product Officer to spearhead product strategy and AI innovation amidst recent high-profile executive changes.
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Sysdig appoints Gary Olson & Crendal Kear to executive team
Yesterday
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saas
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cloud security
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application security
Sysdig has appointed Gary Olson as Chief Revenue Officer and Crendal Kear as Chief Business Officer amid a 337% rise in user adoption of its AI-driven security technology.
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Informatica names Krish Vitaldevara as Chief Product Officer
Yesterday
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cx
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microsoft
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google
Informatica has appointed Krish Vitaldevara as Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer, aiming to enhance AI-driven data management solutions.
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Bill O'Connell appointed Chief Security Officer at Commvault
Yesterday
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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risk & compliance
Bill O'Connell has been appointed as Chief Security Officer at Commvault, bringing nearly 20 years of expertise in cybersecurity and data protection.
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Yahoo appoints Josh Line as new Chief Marketing Officer
Yesterday
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cx
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partner programmes
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digital marketing
Yahoo has named Josh Line as its new Chief Marketing Officer, set to enhance the brand's global strategy after his success at Paramount Global.
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Lánluas appoints Nick Gibson as UK & Ireland manager
2 days ago
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edutech
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erp
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higher education
Lánluas has appointed Nick Gibson as Country Manager for the UK and Ireland to enhance support for TechnologyOne customers amid rising consultancy demand.
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Lineaje appoints key leaders as part of expansion strategy
2 days ago
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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cfo
Lineaje has appointed Intekhab Nazeer as CFO and Mikala Vidal as Head of Growth, aiming to enhance its expansion plans following last year's USD $138 million Series A funding.
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Wild Tech appoints Dirk Vorster to lead WA practice plan
2 days ago
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crm
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Wild Tech has appointed Dirk Vorster as Western Australia Practice Lead, aiming to strengthen its regional presence and drive strategic growth.
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Google Cloud: Navigating the new AI landscape for startups
2 days ago
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edutech
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edge computing
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genai
A new report from Google Cloud highlights how startups must adapt in 2025 by focusing on responsible AI practices and product innovation to thrive.
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Tenable appoints Scott Magill as new Country Manager
Last week
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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enterprise security
Tenable has appointed Scott Magill as Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to strengthen its operations and cloud initiatives in the region.
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SAP appoints new leaders to boost ANZ public sector growth
Last week
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digital transformation
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ai
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sap
SAP has appointed Brian Senior and Gretta Svendsen as Executive General Managers in Australia and New Zealand to boost public sector engagement and growth.
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Lab0 appoints Grogan & Riedel to its board of directors
Last week
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
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ml
Lab0 has appointed Jim Grogan and Kelly Riedel to its Board of Directors, aiming to enhance its leadership in robotics automation and supply chain innovations.
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Andrew Norman to lead BigCommerce's growth in EMEA
Last week
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saas
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ecommerce
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b2b
BigCommerce has appointed Andrew Norman as Senior Vice President and General Manager for EMEA, tasked with driving growth across the region.
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Cloudera appoints Leo Brunnick as chief product officer
Last week
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data analytics
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software development
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data management
Cloudera has appointed seasoned tech executive Leo Brunnick as Chief Product Officer, aiming to boost product innovation in data and AI solutions.
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Gallagher Security appoints new business manager in NZ
Last week
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uc
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it industry
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telco
Gallagher Security has appointed Morgan Ruigrok as Business Development Manager for the Lower North Island, reinforcing their commitment to growth in New Zealand.
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Rubrik appoints new field CTO for Asia Pacific & Japan
Last week
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data protection
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Rubrik has appointed Sathish Murthy as Field Chief Technology Officer for Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to enhance cyber resilience amid rising threats.
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Coto appoints Anurag as co-founder for global expansion
Last week
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cleantech
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amazon
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sustainability
Coto has appointed Shefali Anurag as co-founder, expanding her role from Vice President of Marketing to enhance the platform's global wellness offerings.