Xchanging appoints CEO

Business technology and services provider, Xchanging, has appointed Craig Wilson as chief executive officer (CEO).

This follows the announcement in July that Ken Lever would step down from the board and his role as CEO at the end of the year.

Wilson will join the board of Xchanging as CEO designate with effect from November 1, 2015 and will assume the role of CEO from January 1, 2016.

He joins Xchanging from HP Enterprise Services and has more than 30 years’ experience in leadership, consulting and technical roles.

Geoff Unwin, Xchanging dhairman, said: “We are delighted to attract someone of Craig’s talent and experience. His appointment is all about exploiting the obvious growth potential in the Xchanging portfolio and we think he has the market vision and experience to do that.”

Wilson added: “I am delighted and honoured to be appointed to lead Xchanging though its next stage of development. I am really impressed by Xchanging’s outstanding client list and deep industry expertise. I very much look forward to joining the team and helping to realise its obvious potential.”