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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) stories - Page 9

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Louise Adams appointed CEO of Aurecon from July 2025
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Louise Adams has been appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of Aurecon, making history as the first female to hold the position from 1 July 2025.
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Claroty named leader in Gartner's CPS protection report
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Claroty has been named a Leader in the inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPS Protection Platforms, recognising its exceptional capabilities among 17 vendors.
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WORK180 expands to include all major Australian employers
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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WORK180 has announced a significant expansion, now featuring all Australian employers with over 100 staff, promoting transparency in gender pay equity and workplace policies.
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Thoughtworks appoints new leaders to drive growth strategy
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Thoughtworks has announced key leadership changes with Chief Strategy Officer and APAC Regional Managing Director appointments.
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Markko reports record growth with GBP £500,000 revenue
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Markko has reported record growth, achieving annual recurring revenue of GBP £500,000 and supporting 15 live marketplaces amid rising demand for its platform.
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LRN report reveals gaps in global ethics programmes
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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LRN Corporation has unveiled its 2025 Ethics and Compliance Program Effectiveness Report, revealing significant discrepancies in global compliance efforts.
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Kelsey Hightower joins Civo's board to shape cloud future
Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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Kelsey Hightower, renowned for his contributions to Kubernetes, has joined Civo's board, aiming to enhance its private cloud and AI innovations.
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Symphony Commerce names Matt Smith as new CEO
Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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Symphony Commerce has strengthened its leadership by appointing Matt Smith as CEO, supported by new CFO Ella Lim and promoted Client Service Director Hannah Spencer.
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CDC secures AUD $17 billion valuation in ownership deal
Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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A landmark ownership deal has secured CDC's AUD $17 billion valuation, ensuring its sovereign status while enabling significant growth in data centre operations.
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Virsae completes IRAP & ISM Essential Eight assessments
Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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Virsae has enhanced its cybersecurity platform by completing the Australian Infosec Registered Assessors Program and ISM Essential Eight assessments.
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Proto appoints Todd Bouman as CEO amid rapid expansion
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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Todd Bouman has been named CEO of Proto, succeeding founder David Nussbaum, as the firm looks to revolutionise hologram and spatial computing technologies.
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Brian Hildebrand appointed CIO at ECI Software Solutions
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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ECI Software Solutions has appointed Brian Hildebrand as Chief Information Officer, tasked with enhancing its IT strategy and technology infrastructure.
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Nuix earns patent for AI breakthrough in document sorting
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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Nuix has secured a patent for a groundbreaking technology aimed at improving AI model training, promising to enhance document classification in NLP.
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CyberArk acquires Zilla Security to enhance AI-driven capabilities
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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CyberArk has acquired Zilla Security, enhancing its Identity Security Platform with AI-driven IGA solutions to boost digital security.
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Qsic secures USD $25m to expand AI audio platform and enter new markets
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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Qsic has raised USD $25 million in Series B funding to enhance its AI-driven audio platform, aiming to expand its retail operations and boost its market presence.
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Sectigo launches post-quantum cryptography testing labs
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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Sectigo has launched Sectigo PQC Labs, the first NIST-compliant sandbox for post-quantum cryptography, enabling organisations to prepare against future quantum threats.
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AI agents revolutionising life across multiple sectors
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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AI agents are set to transform daily life across sectors, optimising everything from smart homes to personalised shopping, according to Raphael Allstadt.
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Retail report: UK consumers prioritise convenient deliveries
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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The Metapack report reveals that by 2025, 60.1% of UK consumers prioritise delivery convenience, highlighting a shift towards innovative retail strategies.
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LoRaWAN sees global growth with over 350m nodes in 2024
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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The LoRa Alliance's 2024 End of Year Report reveals remarkable growth, with over 350 million LoRaWAN nodes and major corporations embracing this LPWAN technology.
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SAP partners with Databricks to launch Business Data Cloud
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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SAP has launched its Business Data Cloud alongside Databricks, aiming to unify enterprise data to enhance decision-making and accelerate AI initiatives.