News in the Channel - issue #44

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

New executive leadership team for Emerge Digital

Gloucestershire-based Emerge Digital has announced a new executive leadership team (ELT) as the technology partner embarks on its next stage of growth and innovation. The business’ new ELT includes chief operating officer Tom Henson, previously managing director, and chief revenue officer Mark Atkinson, a former professional rugby player who joined the firm in 2024, with Nigel Church remaining as CEO. Mel Cheeseman has been appointed chief experience officer, who has more than 35 years’ experience in leadership, business operations and marketing, while Phil Waters joins as fractional chief financial officer, having previously served as managing director at Croft MSP. The new ELT will focus on identifying

and bringing the latest advances in emerging technologies, automation, cyber security and innovation-led services to address evolving client challenges while accelerating transformation across the business. Mel will be supported by newly appointed head of innovation, Steve Brady, to drive forward its AI strategy, service development and client experience. “Our new executive structure is designed to ensure the service and support we are well known for is maintained through our next phase of growth,” said Nigel. “The future is looking incredibly bright, and I can’t wait to see what our whole Emerge Digital team is able to deliver for our clients over the coming years.” n

Tom Henson

Mark Atkinson

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Intuit appoints leader for UK mid-market and partner channel business

Intuit has appointed Glen Foster to lead its UK Mid-Market and Partner Channel business, as the fintech group increases its investment in the UK and expands QuickBooks into a broader AI-powered business platform. Glen brings nearly 20 years of experience across accounting and financial technology. He joined Xero as its sixth UK employee and spent 12.5 years helping scale the business before ultimately leading EMEA go-to- market, followed by senior roles at Dext and Sleek. His appointment comes as Intuit expands its UK proposition around Intuit Intelligence, the intelligence layer embedded across its platform that combines AI,

to automate tasks, surface insights and support decision-making. The company is also targeting businesses further into the mid-market, positioning QuickBooks and its wider Intuit platform as an alternative to fragmented point solutions by bringing finance, customer, payroll and other workflows together in one environment. “There are few periods in this industry when the technology and the competitive landscape change at the same time, and that is what makes the opportunity at Intuit so interesting,” said Glen. “Intuit has significant ambition for the UK and I’m excited by the opportunity to help turn that ambition into growth. But the starting point remains the same: listen to customers, understand what they need and then deliver.” n

Glen Foster

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