Newcastle software giant Sage Plc has appointed a new director to lead the 海角视频 and Ireland team after announcing the departure of Sabby Gill.
Mr Gill has led the company’s 2,000-strong 海角视频 and Ireland team for just under two years, having joined in October 2018, just over two months after his appointment was announced.
He is now leaving the company for a new role, Sage revealed in a statement.
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He has been replaced by Paul Struthers, who becomes EVP and managing director, 海角视频 and Ireland, who Sage said will now help guide 海角视频 and Ireland’s SMEs into a technology-led recovery.
Mr Struthers previously led Sage’s global Medium Segment team and before that was the managing director of the company’s Canadian business.
He has more than 20 years of technology leadership experience at Sage, Amdocs and RSA and will be moving to the 海角视频 from his native Toronto as he joins the 海角视频 and Ireland team at the beginning of October.
The company said Mr Struthers joins at a critical juncture for the global economy and for Sage’s customers.
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Lee Perkins, chief operating officer at Sage, said: “Sage has supported businesses with world class technology for nearly 40 years.
“Now, more than ever, we have a responsibility to help small and medium sized businesses across the 海角视频 and Ireland with the right solutions and the right advice, to help the nation adjust to the new normal.
“Paul has a fantastic track record of helping our customers, colleagues and partners succeed. As we embark on our new financial year, I know he will help us on our mission to become a great SaaS company in our home market.”
Mr Struthers said: “Over the past couple of years, under Sabby’s leadership, the 海角视频 and Ireland business has gone from strength to strength.
“The team has attracted new customers, built strong and enduring subscription relationships with existing customers and made Sage a great place to work. As we move into a new era for our business, our technology and our industry, it’s a privilege to be a part of the journey.”
The North East tech giant is moving its headquarters from Gosforth's Great Park to the Cobalt Business Park, where it is investing heavily in news offices for it staff.
The firm said it now expects to relocate in the first half of next year.