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Former Computacenter Chief Commercial Officer and Westcoast Managing Director appointed to accelerate Growth and Expansion Plans
London, UK – 7th October 2024 – QBS Software, Europe’s leading software delivery platform, today announced two significant appointments to its leadership team reinforcing the company’s commitment to accelerating its ambitious growth and expansion strategy.
Kevin James, Former CCO and UK Managing Director of Computacenter has joined the QBS supervisory board as an independent Non-Executive Director. With over 30 years of experience at the global technology integrator, he brings independent judgement and extensive expertise. He will play a key role in providing strategic guidance to the executive team, enhancing the company’s profile within the broader software sector, and supporting key initiatives in market positioning, strategic partnerships, M&A activity, and overall sales and marketing strategy. Kevin will serve as an ambassador, furthering QBS Software’s industry standing.
Joining our operational board as Strategic Board Advisor is Alex Tatham. A prominent figure in the UK and European technology channel, Alex brings over two decades of industry expertise to QBS Software’s senior management team. His focus will be on driving QBS Software’s growth initiatives, strengthening relationships with partners, expanding its distribution portfolio with new publishers, and further embedding the company into the hyper scaler marketplaces.
Both Kevin and Alex will contribute to develop QBS Software’s renowned platform, supporting the integration of global acquisitions, while championing the company’s vision and values.
Dave Stevinson, CEO of QBS Software, said “I have known Kevin and Alex for many years. Their channel experience along with their ability to drive organic growth, will be invaluable to our partners, software publishers and our 250 colleagues. Their knowledge will also help with our acquisition pipeline and their subsequent integration. I am looking forward to having their vision, talent and boundless enthusiasm alongside us here at QBS as we accelerate our execution on global expansion.”
“Kevin’s track record at the global integrator Computacenter makes him a perfect addition to the QBS board, where his advice and support will be instrumental in realising our ambitious growth plans. His extensive board-level experience in the technology sector, alongside his deep industry network across the UK, EMEA, and globally, sets him apart. Having led Computacenter UK and grown their Technology Sourcing business, he also played a key role in their M&A and strategic development achievements.”
“Alex, a qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA) from Ernst & Young, is widely recognised for his brilliant leadership at Westcoast, where he served as Managing Director. During his tenure, he transformed Westcoast from a regional distributor into a multi-billion-pound enterprise. His disciplined approach and strategic foresight align perfectly with QBS Software’s ambitious growth plans.”
Alex Tatham commented:
“QBS is a business that the UK can be truly proud of. Using my time to boost QBS’s strategy and partner engagement is right in my locker and of course, tremendously exciting. They have a great team and extraordinary ambitions and I look forward to doing my part to bolster that team and turning ambition into action. Can’t wait!”
Kevin James commented: “I’m extremely excited to be working with Dave and the executive team at QBS. It is a business I know well as it has an outstanding track record of delivering value across the UK and Europe. With ambitious plans for growth and expansion we are ideally positioned and destined for great things through our unique platform for delivery of software and a commitment to delivering excellent service for our channel partners. I’m very proud to be playing my part to enable the accelerated growth plan!”
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About QBS Software
Established in 1987, QBS Software delivers software to the world’s largest enterprises through their channel partner of choice on behalf of over 11,400 software publishers via their proprietary platform.
Named in the London Stock Exchange 1000 companies to inspire Britain, the group is headquartered in London with 10 regional offices across EMEA. QBS is a B Corporation and an Investors in People Gold company.
Learn more by visiting www.qbssoftware.com, or follow us on LinkedIn.