ON THE MOVE
ANS strengthens AI offering with new director of AI strategy
“Chris has made a fantastic impact on the company since he first joined us in 2022, and I’m confident this will continue in his new role. AI is everywhere in today’s world; businesses that don’t remain curious about its capabilities and developments risk falling behind,” said Richard Thompson, CEO of ANS. “That’s why making sure that organisations of all sizes can access AI and make the most of its benefits is paramount. Chris’s move strengthens our ability to provide the support and expertise needed to make this a reality.” Chris added: “The past few years have already seen AI take most industries by storm, and this isn’t going to slow down anytime soon. We’re at the beginning of a seismic shift, which is set to transform the working world for the next generation. It’s an incredible opportunity, but it also comes with an important level of responsibility. As we move into this new age of AI, it’s crucial that we place ethical and safe technology use at the forefront of any digital transformation efforts. This is the only way we can truly unlock AI’ s full potential in an effective and sustainable way.”
ANS has strengthened its AI offering by aligning Chris Huntingford as director of AI. This move coincides with ANS being named Microsoft UK Services Partner of the Year 2024, reflecting its ongoing pursuit to prepare UK businesses for AI-driven innovation. Chris will lead ANS’ responsible AI Go to Market initiatives, helping customers envision the right data, cloud and security practices to maximise AI’s impact. He'll also guide organisations in strategically aligning their AI initiatives with key business objectives, driving both innovation and impact. This is in line with ANS’ ambition to unlock AI’s full potential to revolutionise current work processes and elevate customers’ experiences through tailored AI solutions, like Microsoft Copilot. He joined ANS in November 2022 as low code lead and platform evangelist, before moving to director of digital innovation in October 2023. During his time with the company, he has played a fundamental role in supporting organisations to leverage and embrace innovation by adopting technologies including AI, low code and security measures.
Chris Huntingford director of ai
ans.co.uk
Vawlt announces new leadership appointment
Vawlt has named Shawn Kinnear as chief sales officer. With this new appointment in the senior leadership team, Vawlt continues to drive impressive growth and commitment in the running regions and will open its coverage to the US market. Vawlt first launched its storage solutions in 2020. The product is focused on enabling companies to enjoy powerful, cloud-scale, operational resilience paired with simplified configuration and transparent cloud management. “I’m thrilled to be joining the exceptionally talented, inspiring team at Vawlt, a fast- moving startup which is well and truly off the launch pad,” said Shawn. “Vawlt has already enjoyed notable customer wins, and our goal is to develop the brand further. Our mission is to prioritise customers’ needs for sovereign, secure, long-term, distributed multi-cloud storage solutions. I’m also looking forward to advancing our customers’ success together with Vawlt’s dedicated partners.”
Prior to being named Vawlt’s CSO, Shawn served as the global vice president of sales at Avesha, a Boston, Massachusetts-based company, and Diamanti, based in San Jose, California. In these roles, Shawn was responsible for leading high-performing sales teams, driving revenue growth, and delivering large enterprise business-based solutions tailored for multi-cluster, multi- cloud and edge environments. His expertise spans creating strategic sales initiatives, fostering customer success and accelerating cloud technology adoption across various industries. Ricardo Mendes, CEO, Vawlt, added: “We are excited that Shawn is joining us. With a strong suite of experience in sales at high- profile companies like DELL, Micron and Diamanti, Shawn is exactly the right person to accelerate our global business growth. His vast experience allied to his passion to support customers will drive high-value opportunities for our partners and for Vawlt.”
Shawn Kinnear chief sales officer
vawlt.io
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