01732 759725 16 BULLETIN : PEOPLE BCN announces new chief people officer Cloud IT managed service provider and digital transformation specialist BCN, has hired Victoria Jackson as its new Chief People Officer. Jackson, who has vast experience in HR and has formally held senior leadership positions in the TV, technology, retail and hospitality sectors will assist the company in ensuring that its culture, working environment and leadership strategies make BCN stand out in the tech industry, attracting new talent while also nurturing existing relationships with employees. BCN has experienced exponential growth in the past three years, both organically and through the acquisition of Cloud2, Reach Consult, Evo-soft and NewCMI. As a result, the business now has over 400 employees across Manchester, Leeds, Reading and Belfast. Jackson’s role is crucial in keeping up with BCN’s expanding workforce and ensuring that it continues to be a best-in-class employer in the tech space. https://bcn.co.uk New addition to the SYNAXON team SYNAXON has bolstered its UK team with the addition of Matt Meadows as New Business Account Executive. The new arrival will be tasked with enticing more reseller businesses to make use of the SYNAXON Hub distribution service and its managed services offerings. Having spent more than 13 years working in account management and sales roles at IT vendors and within the distribution sector, Meadows brings extensive channel experience to this key position. He will be responsible for identifying potential new partners, getting them engaged with and making use of SYNAXON’s services, and supporting their growth. Mike Barron, UK Managing Director, SYNAXON, said: “It’s great to have Matt on the UK team. With his long experience, energy and enthusiasm, he has both the professional and personal qualities to cultivate new relationships, help more partners make use of our services, and bring renewed growth to their business.” https://synaxon-services.com Avaya has appointed Alison Hastings as European Channel Lead. In this new, expanded role, she will be responsible for maintaining and growing Avaya’s channel partner ecosystem through the European, UK and Israeli markets, helping partners to deliver best-in-class customer experience solutions that drive business growth. Hastings was previously Avaya’s Senior Channel Director for the UK and Ireland, successfully spearheading new business initiatives, fostering collaborations, and driving partner growth for over six years. She will report to Cameron Thomson, Group Vice President for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) theatre, including Turkey and Pakistan. www.avaya.com Evolve bolsters leadership team Managed network solutions and IT services provider Evolve, has announced the appointment of Martyn Yih as its new Head of IT Services. As well as streamlining Evolve’s IT offering, Yih will work alongside first and second line teams to manage high volume tickets and further increase the efficiency of the process. He joins Evolve from ANS, where he was Director of Security Operations. Prior to this he spent nine years at UKFast. Net Ltd, the last three years as Director of Support. Commenting on the announcement, Yih said: “I am absolutely thrilled to join Evolve at such an exciting time of growth and innovation. Technology is at the core of today’s business landscape, and I look forward to leading our IT services to support the company’s vision, enhance operational efficiency, and drive transformative solutions for our customers. There’s a talented and dedicated team here already delivering best-in-class services, my aim is to help ensure we remain at the forefront of digital excellence.” www.evolvebg.co.uk Hexa Finance has appointed Mark Broad as a consultant. Broad will focus on supporting suppliers in the managed print services and technology sectors, with the aim of expanding Hexa’s presence in these fast‑growing markets. Broad joins Hexa with over 25 years of experience in the print sector. He has spent the last 18 years working in leasing and finance at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, where he specialised in helping businesses access funding for print services. His deep industry knowledge will be instrumental in broadening Hexa’s portfolio of services. Stuart Mason, Co-Founder, Hexa Finance, said: “We are delighted to welcome Mark to the team. His vast experience in the print sector, combined with his expertise in leasing and finance, makes him the perfect fit for Hexa. “His appointment aligns with our strategic goal to strengthen our presence in the print and technology sectors. Mark’s insights will be invaluable as we continue to develop bespoke finance solutions that address the evolving needs of our clients.” Broad added: “I was really impressed with Hexa’s entrepreneurial mind-set and commitment to helping businesses stay agile in an ever-changing market. In today’s economic climate, businesses need to pivot quickly, and access to finance is crucial. “Hexa’s comprehensive range of commercial finance solutions will offer significant benefits to our clients, particularly in sectors like print and technology, where equipment leasing is a key growth driver.” www.hexafinance.co.uk Hexa Finance appoints new consultant Hastings to lead Avaya channel business Alison Hastings
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