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leadership team with the appointments of Sean Lowry as Group Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Phil Duggan as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Lowry, previously CTO at business internet service provider Solar Communications, will direct Glide’s product innovation, future technology strategies, software development and data insights. Duggan, with more than 25 years’ experience deploying and maintaining large infrastructure projects at large Tier 1 carriers, will be responsible for all operations, including logistics, provisioning, fibre delivery, field maintenance and customer services. Hicking dives in at Jigsaw24 B2B technology solutions provider Jigsaw24 has appointed the former Brand Director at Speedo, Rob Hicking , as its Chief Financial Officer. In his new role, Hicking will be responsible for the entire financial function of the company, as well as being involved in commercial areas like strategic planning, forecasting, business intelligence and acquisitions. Hicking joins Jigsaw24 after nine years at Pentland Brands, owner of Speedo, Berghaus, Ellesse and other brands, where he led the finance function for Speedo before becoming CFO and then Brand Director. Prior to that he was Finance Director at retailer Joules. Jigsaw24 provides specialist IT services and solutions to customers across the enterprise, education and media and broadcast sectors. www.Jigsaw24.com First CCO for OnBuy Following a period of rapid growth that has seen its headcount rise to 75, UK-based online marketplace OnBuy is making a series of C-suite hires, starting with the appointment of ex-eBay Director Mark Lister as its first Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Before being headhunted to grow a marketplace in Kuwait, Mark held the position of Senior Director in eBay Classified Group’s (eCG) commercial business function. Cas Paton , founder and CEO of OnBuy, said: “I’m pleased to status and a wealth of tools and services, Exertis Pro AV are uniquely placed to support our channel partners on all things Microsoft Teams.” New Head of Global Sales for HiHo Solutions Manchester-based telecoms distributor NB Data has appointed James Burns as Head of Global Sales for HiHo Solutions, its own brand of webcams, headsets, USB accessories and PPE. Burns, who previously held sales roles at Exertis and Nimans, will lead the sales strategy across the HiHo Solutions portfolio and develop relationships with partners globally. NB Data MD Neil Hinde said: “We’ve known James since his first spell at Nimans and he will be a great asset to the HiHo Solutions brand, driving new relationships, taking new products to market, and strengthening our position as a manufacturer of products that have helped us double our turnover.” Northern powerhouse boost for BOOST&Co Alternative lender BOOST&Co is tripling the size of its Manchester office as it seeks to increase its investments in the north and Scotland with tailored term loans for innovative, fast- growing firms, particularly in the TMT sector. Ryan Sorby , who has led the Manchester office since its inception in late 2018, is taking on the new role of Head of the North and Scotland. To assist him, he has appointed two new Manchester-based principals – Oliver Reece , who previously worked for Tosca Debt Capital, and Seth Vaughan , who was previously at Lloyds Bank. A third new principal based in Leeds will be starting in April. BOOST&Co has offices in London, Bristol and Cambridge, in addition to Manchester, and experienced principals in Birmingham, Reading, Southampton and, now, Leeds. New recruits to Glide senior leadership team Glide Group, a leader in ultra-fast broadband connectivity and fibre infrastructure, has expanded its senior technologyreseller.co.uk 43 PEOPLE Ryan Sorby Cas Paton Sean Lowry Phil Duggan Oliver Reece Seth Vaughan Katie Fosten Sophie Huntbach Hannah Ali-Harmes Louise Ford Leigh Collins Trenches Law doubles headcount Trenches Law, a legal firm specialising in telecoms and technology, has doubled its workforce to 19, with the appointment of 10 new recruits to support growing demand for its services as the Government plans for a gigabit-capable UK by 2025. Its services include the provision of legal counsel – including contract negotiations, drafting agreements and applying for Code powers – and managed wayleave services for telecoms operators, alt-nets, wholesalers and resellers. New recruits include Katie Fosten , Wayleave Manager; Louise Ford , Wayleave Officer; Sophie Huntbach , Training and Compliance Manager; Leigh Collins , Project Manager; Hannah Ali-Harmes , Finance Manager; and five new members of its marketing and operations teams. Trenches plans to more than double its workforce again to 50 people by the end of 2021. be welcoming Mark to the ever expanding OnBuy team at such a critical and exciting time for the business. The global industry experience Mark brings from big names will be invaluable to OnBuy as we continue our worldwide expansion. Mark has grown businesses in the UK, North America and the Middle East, so I’m confident that this level of expertise will drive OnBuy forward even faster.” www.onbuy.com