Chief Operating Officer (COO) stories

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.

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.

StreamGenius AI appoints Deane Jessep as COO to drive generative AI innovation, positioning itself as a leader in AI consultancy and solutions.

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.

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.

Cegid names Bruno Vaffier as COO, marking a strategic move to enhance AI-driven innovation and expand operational efficiency across global markets.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Maincubes accelerates global expansion efforts and commitment to ESG with the appointment of industry veteran, Martin Murphy, as its new COO.

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.

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.

Golden Gate Ventures elevates Angela Toy to COO, reflecting the firm's expansion commitment and solidification of its leadership in global startup ecosystems.

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.

Telecoms firm Swoop Holdings announces Declan O'Callaghan, seasoned industry leader, as its new Chief Operating Officer, following a highly successful H1 FY24.

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.

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.

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.

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.