Wilson named 8x8 CEO
8x8 has named Samuel Wilson as CEO and a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, having held the role on an interim basis since November 2022.
Business Profiles / Interviews
Simplifying Internet security
Audra Solutions, the UK arm of ambitious multinational Dotlines, has set out its UK channel expansion plans supported by global expertise across all key sectors and a tech proposition aligned to simplifying Internet security.
Dixon opens up on Agilitas
As part of Agilitas’ sweeping leadership revamp Mark Dixon was appointed Chairman in March following the departure of CEO Shaun Lynn. Here, the former mountaineering risk taker explains why his move to Agilitas is a safe bet.
Prioritising boardroom diversity
Senior Director for International Channel Marketing at RingCentral Emily Fallon discusses what it takes to open the boardroom door for high potential females.
Perfecting the balancing act
Vertiv CEO Giordano Albertazzi epitomises the balancing act that many business leaders must perform to deliver their mission critical priorities and strategic objectives with a flourish.
Pastel tones up for growth
Having recognised potential for strong growth Pastel Group MD Mark Thorndike is resolutely doubling down on the move to wholesale, third party partnerships and closer customer engagement.
Tedesco's leadership priorities
Here, Diego Tedesco, Director of Wholesale Fixed, Virgin Media O2 Business, discusses a broad spectrum of priority leadership topics from backhaul empowered partnerships to AI and ESG imperatives.
Gamma CEO on strategy
Gamma Chief Executive Andrew Belshaw is doubling down on securing European UCaaS leadership while building on the service provider’s strong position in the UK comms sector.
Raising the channel bar
When Stephen Hackley became Sky Business MD last June he grasped an opportunity to continue leading with purpose and overcome a challenge of the first order – to transform the comms channel model.
ANS chief eyes channel
ANS Group CEO Richard Thompson has solid plans for accelerating the firm’s channel growth fuelled by an ambitious vision and new propositions that fuse cloud, digital and security strategies.
Horton's ‘big hairy goal’
Comms Dealer doffs its hat to FluidOne CEO Russell Horton who has built an ever-ambitious and powerful growth engine underpinned by capabilities that continue to provide real opportunities in the market.
Ferris' top priorities
Knowing where to start when it comes to planning future growth can be difficult. But Ray Ferris, Group Managing Director for Telecoms at Radius Payment Solutions, is entering phase two of a five year expansion plan.
Next steps in analytics
Effective data analytics is at the heart of any successful communications and customer experience strategy – and the evolving collaboration component is set to elevate analytics solutions to the next level.
Making a D&I impact
Incoming VP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at NTT Data UK&I Clare Stephens has set about creating a more diverse and inclusive working environment, building on the firm's achievements as a Financial Times Diversity Leader.
Woodhead returns with high intent
Simwood CEO Simon Woodhead stepped back from hands-on leadership in 2021 to support the medical challenges of one his three daughters. Now back at the helm, his appetite for growth has perhaps never been sharper.
A haven for growth
Weston Park in Shropshire, which houses some of the UK’s most treasured and highly valued works of art, provided an inspirational backdrop for DWS to frame its first Business Growth Retreat last month.
Grasp your true value
Here, Wildix CEO Steve Osler advances his strong belief that value creation will remain the biggest differentiator in an ever evolving comms market.
BT Wholesale plan clarified
The merger of BT's Global and Enterprise divisions into a single B2B unit called BT Business raised questions about the potential impact of the merger on BT Wholesale.
From snooker to cyber
Have-a-go Bridewell co-CEO Scott Nicholson does not shy away from seizing challenges and opportunities of various kinds, so it’s no surprise that the dynamic field of cyber security appealed to his sense of adventure.
Fostering high potential women
Node4’s MD for Digital Hannah Birch discusses ways to nurture females seeking leadership roles in the comms sector, and shares insights into how organisations can best unlock womens’ full potential in the boardroom.
Optimising your value
Creating value through process efficiency and optimised management tools is a top priority for Excalibur Communications CEO Peter Boucher.
