RedPixie Appoints Chief Operating Officer To Support Growth Strategy
- Written by Samantha Sharp
London, UK – 18th September, 2014 – RedPixie, a global technology firm, which specialises in transforming IT environments for business success, today announced that Paul Stevens has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer. This executive appointment reinforces and strengthens RedPixie’s local and global growth strategy.
In his new role, as part of the executive team, Paul will be responsible for directing RedPixie’s sales & marketing initiatives, overseeing the firm’s professional services organisation and growing RedPixie’s international presence, with a particular focus on the USA.
With over 30 years of technology and management experience, Paul brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to RedPixie. Paul has significant IT industry experience, having worked successfully at all levels within global organisations, SMEs and start-ups. Most recently, he served as Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Legal & General Investment Management. In this role, he was responsible for directing all IT activities and services for the company globally.
Previously, Paul served as Global Head of Technology for Man Investments and Managing Director & Global Chief Information Officer for Barclays Global Investors. Paul is a seasoned and experienced IT executive, interim manager, business owner and executive coach.
Commenting on the appointment, CEO, Simon Bullers, RedPixie, said: “I am delighted that we’ve appointed a true leader for this key role; someone who knows our business and culture and has proven leadership and technology acumen. Paul’s experience as an executive champion for global large scale IT projects will be very valuable to us and our clients.”
Simon continues: "Paul’s appointment comes at a very exciting time for RedPixie, as we recently launched our latest product: uDo, an innovative self-service product for global organisations. We are extremely encouraged by what we are already seeing as a significant market opportunity for RedPixie, and Paul will be an important part of that future success."
Paul Stevens, Chief Operating Officer, RedPixie said, "The RedPixie vision – of technology being automated, easy to use, scalable, and workable – is attractive, believable and motivating. I am excited to be part of making the firm’s vision a reality.”
He continued: “The firm’s ethos, that technology strategy must work entirely for, and in concert with the business strategy is compelling, and the key to commercial success in the Digital Age. I relish the opportunity of working with the RedPixie team, and contributing to the continued commercial success, and growth, of our clients and the business.”