PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
Lenovo appoints sales chief technology officer for UK&I
Mark Thornton has been appointed as sales chief technology officer for Lenovo UK & Ireland, strengthening the company’s regional technology leadership. In this newly created role, Mark will work closely with customers, partners and Lenovo teams across the UK and Ireland to help shape technology strategy, support executive engagement and translate complex technology challenges into practical, outcome-focused solutions. His role will cover Lenovo’s Intelligent Devices, Infrastructure Services, and Solutions & Services Groups. Mark brings to Lenovo more than 30 years of experience enterprise infrastructure, hybrid and multi-cloud, AI infrastructure, networking and datacentre transformation. “Mark’s appointment comes at an
important moment for our customers and partners, as organisations look to harness AI, modernise infrastructure and build more resilient, flexible technology foundations,” said Andy Rhodes, general manager, Lenovo UK & Ireland. “His depth of technical expertise, strategic mindset and ability to connect technology with business value will be a major asset to Lenovo UK & Ireland.” Mark added: “I’m excited to be joining Lenovo at a time when customers are rethinking how technology can help them move faster, operate smarter and unlock the potential of AI. Lenovo has a powerful end-to-end portfolio, a clear focus on hybrid AI and an ambitious team across the UK and Ireland. I’m looking forward to working with customers and partners to help turn technology strategy into measurable business impact.” n
Mark Thornton
lenovo.com
Advania UK appoints CEO
Advania UK has appointed Annette Murphy as chief executive officer to lead the IT services provider as it continues to expand its capabilities following recent acquisitions and the launch of its sovereign AI platform, Advania ALT. Annette brings extensive leadership experience and a strong track record of scaling technology businesses through periods of growth, transformation and integration. She has previously held senior commercial and general management roles at Colt Technology Services, Lumen, Zayo/GEO and BT, working across the UK, EMEA, Asia- Pacific and other global markets. Annette takes over the UK business at a point where many organisations nationwide are modernising infrastructure, adopting cloud technologies, strengthening cyber resilience and exploring more advanced AI-assisted
workflows. Under her leadership, Advania UK will build on its technical foundations, broaden its capabilities and focus on delivering even greater measurable outcomes for customers. “Advania UK has built a strong business through an impressive combination of technical expertise, strong customer relationships, acquisitions and investment in new technology,” said Annette. “Advania ALT represents an important part of where the market is heading, particularly as organisations look for ways to use AI while keeping control of their data. I’m looking forward to building on that foundation and taking the business into its next phase. Together, we have a significant opportunity to help organisations navigate change and realise greater value from technology.” n
Annette Murphy
advania.co.uk
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