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                    <title><![CDATA[ Latest from ITPro in Leadership ]]></title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Node4 names new CEO and chair in double leadership swoop ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Neil Muller joins the business as chief executive officer, while Patrick De Smedt has been named non-executive chair. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Claroty names John Ryan as new global channel chief ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The experienced channel leader will head up Claroty’s global partner strategy as the vendor looks to scale ecosystem growth ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:13:30 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ UK Semiconductor Centre names new international partnerships chief ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The appointment aims to strengthen international collaboration and attract fresh investment into the UK’s semiconductor sector ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:50:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:31:54 +0000</updated>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Brother UK taps Mike Brown to spearhead channel growth ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.itpro.com/business/leadership/brother-uk-taps-mike-brown-to-spearhead-channel-growth</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The seasoned channel specialist will focus on expanding the vendor’s partner network and driving reseller revenue opportunities ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:10:36 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VSvBgmYX5Ft8tpM3XhyXc9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ SailPoint names new CPO in identity security growth drive ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The identity security vendor has tapped the former Microsoft executive to help drive product innovation and growth ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:38:48 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:41:54 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4LAiHyyUdLr5dCGD89JDTk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ AND Digital builds on US market momentum with new strategy and operations chief ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hardy will oversee the digital consultancy’s business strategy in the region as it looks to build on recent growth. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:21:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n6m8ShLkkvzAhko4TYfKH6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Alteryx appoints new CIO in AI transformation push ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Irish will lead the analytics vendor’s global IT organization as it looks to scale its internal technology capabilities. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:54:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WWCcieC9U92g6P7jq9HdHY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Advania UK strengthens senior leadership team with double appointment ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Sabrina Harris has been named as the IT services provider’s new chief financial officer, while Tara Allison becomes chief marketing officer ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TidKvjekXB7h4N4FhHVtSJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Brother UK hires new commercial chief amid channel strategy shake-up ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The appointment comes as the vendor looks to strengthen its channel strategy and support continued market expansion. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:59:23 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ ross.kelly@futurenet.com (Ross Kelly) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ross Kelly ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fyNas4S29YRBXrrQvgGf3R-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Everest Group taps Ross Tisnovsky to lead CIO practice expansion ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The appointment comes as the research and advisory firm expands support for CIOs navigating digital and AI-driven change. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:16:26 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4HjqNAYrLhjoPQWxwyZcWP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ CirrusHQ names Matt Smith as new sales chief ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The sales leadership veteran will work to strengthen the AWS cloud specialist’s customer relationships as demand grows for cloud resilience ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:25:06 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why leaders need to build resilience to avoid AI burnout  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Stress levels are surging among those in leadership roles due to accelerating AI adoption – resilience is key to avoiding burnout ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:35:49 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Rich McEachran) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rich McEachran ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VoAvpiLvJE2xnUYFUXB35K-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ SOCRadar appoints new global partnerships chief in revamped VAR program push ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The revamped initiative introduces new incentives and enablement tools to help partners increase competitiveness and profitability ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:06:14 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Lakeside Software ramps up EMEA strategy push with new appointment ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Oli Giordimaina will help shape the vendor’s regional strategy amid increasing digital employee experience (DEX) demand ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:42:19 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sectigo taps Clint Maddox to lead global field operations ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The appointment follows a year of strong momentum for the security vendor as it expands its global channel footprint ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:11:46 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Security]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Darktrace names Ed Jennings as new president and CEO ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The experienced industry leader brings extensive software and cybersecurity expertise as Darktrace targets continued growth ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:43:03 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Virgin Media O2 names Vivo finance chief David Melcon as CFO ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Melcon brings more than 25 years’ telecoms experience as the operator looks to build on recent momentum ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:25:48 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ AND Digital fuels US expansion with new leadership appointment ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The digital consultancy is scaling US operations to meet growing demand for enterprise digital transformation services ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:59:31 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ KnowBe4 appoints Kelly Morgan to lead global customer experience ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The former DocuSign executive will oversee the company’s customer success, managed services, and professional services teams ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:13:17 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:00:52 +0000</updated>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ DigiCert continues EMEA partner focus with latest appointment ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The channel veteran will lead the digital trust vendor’s EMEA partner strategy as it targets deeper connections and new growth ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ HPE appoints Neil Dover as new Ireland sales chief ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Dover will lead the vendor’s sales teams in Ireland following its national go-to-market revamp and recent Galway investment ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:57:53 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Lenovo names Andy Rhodes as new general manager for UK&I ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The former HP and Dell executive replaces Adrian Criddle as the tech vendor targets growth opportunities across the region ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:07:29 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ PayPal appoints HP’s Enrique Lores in surprise CEO shake-up ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The veteran tech executive will lead the payments giant into its next growth phase amid mounting industry challenges ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Veeam ramps up growth plans with trio of leadership hires ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The data resilience vendor has reshaped its senior leadership team to deepen partner engagement and streamline customer success in the AI era ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:37:22 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ TP-Link promotes Kieran Vineer to distribution channel director for UK&I ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The company veteran will now oversee distribution activity for TP-Link’s networking and surveillance channels across the region ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How is tech changing the C-suite? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Combining leadership skills and technical excellence is necessary for long-term success with technologies like AI ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Nasuni bolsters leadership team with double C-suite appointment ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Jerry Carter joins the business as chief technology officer while Ross Grainger takes the role of chief financial officer ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/X7qdT7x7SxVHW3V9yBkpCW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Darktrace just hired its first chief information officer ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The enterprise transformation specialist will work to consolidate Darktrace’s enterprise IT and data functions into a unified platform ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oQg4MmBjsvrJELoQMm9zRi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Virtus Data Centres eyes further expansion under new CEO ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Eaton will leverage his deep industry expertise to help the data center operator build on its decade-long growth ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4hVyszSwmmNH7bSS2GMKGk-1280-80.jpeg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ JFrog names go-to-market veteran as new CMO ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The experienced industry leader will lead JFrog’s global marketing activity as the firm enters its next growth phase ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2RtaUyM2bhNoVMm5x3nZx5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Keeper Security expands federal bench with latest senior hires ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The security vendor has bolstered its federal team to support zero-trust access, operational execution, and government modernization efforts ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uB63ML8EJsczMXv8bX5ZXg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ atNorth bolsters leadership bench with double appointment ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tatu Tuominen has been named director of public affairs and communications, while Anne Helenius-Heir will serve as director of HSE ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zBSx45Acj24eoNb2qT4F6K-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Ronald Richardson to lead Leaseweb’s global commercial strategy ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The experienced executive has been named Leaseweb’s new CRO as the IaaS provider embarks on the next phase of its growth journey ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:40:05 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:40:48 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xVE2DMFt8HBviaYShQHjQW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ HackerOne eyes enterprise growth with double C-suite appointment ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Seasoned industry executives Stephanie Furfaro and Stacy Leidwinger have joined the cyber security vendor’s executive team ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uB63ML8EJsczMXv8bX5ZXg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Is diversity still a challenge in the channel? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Despite progress, diversity remains a challenge in the tech channel, as women represent less than a quarter of the UK’s tech workforce and still face structural and cultural barriers ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sonya Mathieu ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ovJ9W2uTkn8rVXWxGC7QgJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Alteryx names former Salesforce, Oracle strategist as new global technology alliances lead ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The former Salesforce and Oracle leader will spearhead Alteryx’s partner strategy as the vendor targets deeper ecosystem collaboration ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Government CIOs prepare for big funding boosts as AI takes hold in the public sector ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Public sector IT leaders need to be mindful of falling into the AI hype trap ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ ross.kelly@futurenet.com (Ross Kelly) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ross Kelly ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4HjqNAYrLhjoPQWxwyZcWP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Chief data officers believe they'll be a 'pivotal' force in in the C-suite within five years ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Chief data officers might not be the most important execs in the C-suite right now, but they’ll soon rank among the most influential figures, according to research from Deloitte. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nicole Kobie ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ygXp4MyJjUpNiUap5SVveR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Nozomi Networks eyes channel growth with double executive appointment ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Matthew Cowell has been named as VP of strategic alliances, while Tyson Gerhold becomes VP of global partner and channel sales ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uB63ML8EJsczMXv8bX5ZXg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The changing language of cyber: communicating with the board ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ With the cost of cyber attacks clearer than ever before, how can CISOs use this data to convince boards that cybersecurity is worth the investment? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate O&#039;Flaherty ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sbAs4wRgdnwCVETddSWYiR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to pick your next CEO – and ensure they have the qualities of a great tech leader ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Experience in choosing a CEO does not mean you get better at it – why is that, and how can you make sure you're always looking at succession with a fresh perspective? ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ keumars.afifi-sabet@futurenet.com (Keumars Afifi-Sabet) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Keumars Afifi-Sabet ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B5wwgRXDAu8s6NuHsRzrnc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Darktrace bolsters expansion plans with double C-suite appointment ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Industry veteran Samun Raju joins the security vendor as CFO, while former KnowBe4 executive Hein Hellemons becomes CRO ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:50:33 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:12:22 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qTzNenEHAoAc4x3HAHyJPV-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Heavy workloads and botched digital initiatives are causing ‘transformation fatigue’ – and enterprises risk losing top talent if they don’t change their ways ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Digital transformation “fatigue” is becoming a real problem as enterprises look to modernize at rapid pace ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:29:13 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:29:55 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ ross.kelly@futurenet.com (Ross Kelly) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ross Kelly ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UdaJDteRscMb3v8rBNhfCi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Cohesity appoints new channel development lead for UK, Ireland, and Benelux ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Harvey Smith will lead the data security provider’s partner strategy as it looks to help partners evolve beyond a pure tech sales model ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/38EgY2xF7QjTQaphv4HPKB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Pipedrive eyes new growth following C-suite shakeup ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.itpro.com/business/leadership/pipedrive-eyes-new-growth-following-c-suite-shakeup</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Joe Futty, Steven Quach, and Jonny Carroll join the CRM vendor’s executive team ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4hVyszSwmmNH7bSS2GMKGk-1280-80.jpeg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Vertiv announces new EMEA president ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The vendor’s EMEA leadership transition will see Paul Ryan succeed Karsten Winther, who retires from the role in December ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:10:11 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:12:52 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eSKSyYAQ2NyrG8WBADZMuQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Commvault bolsters European leadership with double appointment ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Former Cohesity duo Martin Gittins and Mark Molyneux take on new leadership roles as the vendor looks to strengthen its presence in the region ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:09:39 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:37:29 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uB63ML8EJsczMXv8bX5ZXg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Mimecast names Graham Douglas as chief customer and revenue officer ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The experienced industry leader has been promoted just eight months after joining the security vendor as SVP of the Americas ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yDJKgtuBwaxvZ7BZMsMee4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Colt DCS bolsters senior leadership with double appointment ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ David Hyatt and Florian Hoyndorf join the data center operator as it looks to meet rising hyperscale demand ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DbnXUMb836SMRwbjMEGJDg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Zen Internet eyes channel growth under new partner chief ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The seasoned leader will spearhead the firm’s channel activity as it looks to drive deeper partner collaboration ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ itpro@futurenet.com (Daniel Todd) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Todd ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nutGqfoDSW3Vo48YqupMKV-1280-80.jpg">
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