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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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Cyber firm Immersive appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Bristol-based cybersecurity firm Immersive has appointed Mark Schmitz as its new CEO, aiming to bolster its position in the cyber resilience market.
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Michael Moretti joins Morgan McKinley as tech director
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collaboration
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modis
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job moves
Morgan McKinley has appointed Michael Moretti as Director of Technology in London as demand surges in the technology recruitment market.
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Claroty appoints Amir Preminger as new chief technology officer
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cx
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martech
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physical security
Claroty has appointed Amir Preminger as Chief Technology Officer, tasking him with driving innovation and enhancing customer-focused product development.
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Rapid7 launches PACT Partner Program in APJ region
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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resellers
Rapid7 has launched the PACT Partner Program in the APJ region to enhance partner resources, while promoting David Quist to Director of Channel Sales APJ.
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Max Polaczuk leads AI innovation at Black Pearl Group
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ai
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ml
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esports
Black Pearl Group has appointed Max Polaczuk as Vice President of Artificial Intelligence, signalling a major shift towards an AI-centric business strategy.
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Intel names George Chacko as GM for SEANZ region
2 days ago
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ai
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intel
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job moves
Intel has appointed George Chacko as General Manager for Sales, Marketing, and Communications in the SEANZ region, based in Singapore.
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Carlos Mercuriali appointed VP for Avalara's global growth
2 days ago
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partner programmes
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sap
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leadership
Avalara has appointed Carlos Mercuriali as Senior Vice President, General Manager of International Business Operations, to enhance its global strategy.
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SiteMinder appoints new chief technology & data officers
2 days ago
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data science
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chief data officer
SiteMinder has appointed Mike Rogers as Chief Data Officer and Tomas Varsavsky as Chief Technology Officer to enhance its data strategy and technology stack.
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Syrenis appoints new leadership to drive growth strategy
2 days ago
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data protection
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data privacy
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cfo
As Syrenis marks its 25th anniversary, it announces key leadership appointments, aiming for expansion amidst rising data privacy demands in the tech industry.
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Robert Ziegler named new Chief Commercial Officer at NashTech
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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sales
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stakeholders
NashTech has appointed Robert Ziegler as Chief Commercial Officer to enhance its global operations and drive sustainable growth in technology solutions.
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Robert Herjavec joins Zetaris as executive director strategy
2 days ago
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Robert Herjavec, renowned for his role on Shark Tank, has been appointed Executive Director of Global Strategy at Zetaris, aiming to boost its presence globally.
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Di Papadopoulos appointed as CEO of Booster from 2025
3 days ago
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fintech
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partner programmes
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investment
Di Papadopoulos has been appointed as CEO of Booster, succeeding as part of a strategic leadership transition by the company, effective 17th March 2025.
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AnswerRocket launches new enterprise AI consulting division
Last week
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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AnswerRocket has launched a new Enterprise AI Consulting Division, appointing two seasoned leaders to drive business transformation through AI solutions.
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Schneider Electric appoints new SVP for Europe division
Last week
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power / energy
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ai
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cleantech
Schneider Electric has appointed Pablo Ruiz Escribano as Senior Vice President for its Secure Power and Data Centre Business in Europe, effective immediately.
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Mike Sellars joins NEC Australia as Chief Technology Officer
Last week
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partner programmes
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cto
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managed services
NEC Australia has appointed Mike Sellars as Vice President – Chief Technology Office, enhancing its technology strategy and commitment to innovation.
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Commvault appoints Ha Hoang as chief information officer
Last week
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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hcm
Commvault has appointed Ha Hoang as the new Chief Information Officer, bringing over 25 years of experience in enterprise technology transformations.
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James Hunnybourne appointed new executive chairman at Cybit
Last week
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data analytics
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ai
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cloud services
Cybit has appointed James Hunnybourne as its new Executive Chairman, set to enhance its AI and cyber security strategies following his extensive industry experience.
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Finity appoints Dale Simkiss as Non-Executive Director
Last week
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business transformation
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job moves
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private equity
Finity has appointed Dale Simkiss as a Non-Executive Director, leveraging his extensive recruitment expertise to drive compliance and operational efficiency.
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Bloomreach expands in APAC with key leadership hire
Last week
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
Bloomreach has appointed Kris Fagan as Vice President for APAC, marking its commitment to e-commerce personalisation and expanding its footprint in the region.
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Verkada names Micah Deriso as new head of global channel
Last week
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genai
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ai
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resellers
Verkada has appointed Micah Deriso as Head of Global Channel to enhance partnerships and support for over 8,400 partners across 93 countries.