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Recludo buys stake in My Expert to grow mortgage network
Risk & Compliance

Recludo buys stake in My Expert to grow mortgage network

The deal lifts Recludo's combined residential loan book above USD $3 billion, underscoring a wider push to consolidate mortgage brokers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
HPE South Pacific names interim boss after Matthews exit
Hybrid Cloud

HPE South Pacific names interim boss after Matthews exit

Continuity for customers and partners is HPE South Pacific’s priority as Anthony Sanelli steps in after Patrick Matthews leaves next month.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Australian small business owners face succession cliff
Marketing

Australian small business owners face succession cliff

Many firms could struggle to survive owners’ retirement, as most lack a documented handover plan and depend on the founder’s reputation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Baidam names Sheridan-Roddick Chief Revenue Officer
Security Operations Centres

Baidam names Sheridan-Roddick Chief Revenue Officer

The promotion is intended to strengthen Baidam’s growth plans as it broadens its executive team and sales leadership in Sydney.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026

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EY finds CFOs lack influence over investment choices
Data Analytics

EY finds CFOs lack influence over investment choices

Many finance chiefs still struggle to shape strategy, as EY found only a quarter lead investment calls and few are seen as value partners.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
Avalara names Hugo Sarrazin as Chief Executive Officer
Digital Transformation

Avalara names Hugo Sarrazin as Chief Executive Officer

The tax software group is betting on AI-driven growth as founder Scott McFarlane shifts into an advisory role and a new Chief Executive Officer takes over.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
PFU (EMEA) names Yasunari Shimizu as Chief Executive
Document Management

PFU (EMEA) names Yasunari Shimizu as Chief Executive

Continuity is at stake as PFU's EMEA unit begins a handover to Yasunari Shimizu after Hiroaki Kashiwagi's five-year tenure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
PagerDuty appoints John DiLullo as chief executive officer
Software-as-a-Service

PagerDuty appoints John DiLullo as chief executive officer

The handover comes as PagerDuty seeks to build on stabilising retention, accelerating new business and momentum in its AI-first operations cloud.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
BlueVoyant names John Hernandez as Chief Executive Officer
Unified Communications

BlueVoyant names John Hernandez as Chief Executive Officer

Pressure to simplify fragmented security tools is driving BlueVoyant’s leadership shake-up as John Hernandez takes over as Chief Executive Officer.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Orange Business names Edmond Wong Asia-Pacific President
Digital Transformation

Orange Business names Edmond Wong Asia-Pacific President

The internal promotion is set to give Orange Business continuity in Asia-Pacific as it faces fierce competition and ongoing transformation.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Balmoral Tanks names Paul Edwards as Managing Director
DataCentre infrastructure

Balmoral Tanks names Paul Edwards as Managing Director

Balmoral Tanks has appointed manufacturing veteran Paul Edwards as Managing Director, succeeding long-serving leader Allan Joyce in May.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

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Cezanne appoints Julie Lally as Chief Product Officer
Digital Transformation

Cezanne appoints Julie Lally as Chief Product Officer

The hire is aimed at sharpening product strategy as Cezanne tries to link HR and payroll more closely for customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
TeamSystem names Cohen Chief Executive in leadership shift
Software-as-a-Service

TeamSystem names Cohen Chief Executive in leadership shift

The Italian software group is betting on continuity as it turns to AI-led growth, after posting EUR 1.15 billion in revenue last year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Canadian employers face fiercer battle for tech talent
EduTech

Canadian employers face fiercer battle for tech talent

Hybrid working is emerging as a key draw for Canadian tech staff, with most business leaders saying flexibility now rivals pay in recruitment.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Young workers overlook payroll as strategic career option
Digital Transformation

Young workers overlook payroll as strategic career option

Only 3% of 18-to-24-year-olds see payroll as strategic, raising concerns over future recruitment and pay accuracy for employers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
FWD Singapore marks 10 years with profitable growth
Digital Transformation

FWD Singapore marks 10 years with profitable growth

Profitability in FY2025 caps a decade of expansion for the insurer, as adviser-led sales and wealth products helped drive growth in Singapore.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
ScotlandIS chief executive Karen Meechan to step down
Cloud Services

ScotlandIS chief executive Karen Meechan to step down

The Scottish tech body will keep continuity in place as Nicola Taylor takes over and recruitment for a permanent boss starts in April.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026