A London-based managed service provider has appointed industry veteran Mike Beevor as its CTO after a period of growth.
Principle Networks saw 50 per cent year-on-year growth in its recent annual results and Beevor will drive the company鈥檚 plans of reaching 拢12m turnover and 拢1.2m net profit within the next two years.
He joins from Zscaler, where he served as the company鈥檚 UKI partner chief technologist and helped to successfully build the UKI channel.聽
The University of Leicester graduate has over 20 years of experience in technical security and global strategic roles, having also previously held positions at Pivot3 and DataCore Software.
鈥淚鈥檝e always believed in doing good business with good people and Principle Networks embodies that philosophy,鈥� said Beevor.
鈥淭his role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company with strong values, clear principles and ambitious growth targets. The momentum over the past year has been impressive and I鈥檓 thrilled to be joining at such a dynamic time.聽
鈥淧rinciple Networks is a vibrant, forward-thinking business and I look forward to working with the team to help shape its future success.鈥�
In his new role, he will lead the development of the firm鈥檚 technology roadmap, with a clear focus on simplifying cybersecurity and accelerating the firm鈥檚 upward trajectory.
Principle Networks founder and Co-CEO, Russell Crowley, added: 鈥淢ike brings an outstanding track record in the cybersecurity industry, with deep expertise in developing and delivering strategic technology solutions.聽
鈥淗is experience positions him perfectly to lead our next phase of ambitious growth. Over the past 12 months, we鈥檝e welcomed several new clients, including major projects with Hill Dickinson LLP and Buzz Bingo, and increased our revenue by 50%.聽
鈥淲ith bold plans to continue this trajectory by doubling revenues over the next two years, Mike鈥檚 leadership will be instrumental in helping us achieve our goals.鈥�
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