Xceptor selects Verhoeven as new CEO
18 January 2023 UK
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Automation platform provider Xceptor has welcomed Michiel Verhoeven as its new CEO, effective April 2023, as Andrew Kouloumbrides announces his retirement.
Verhoeven will join the firm from enterprise application software provider SAP, where he is currently managing director of SAP UK and Ireland.
He brings more than 25 years of experience leading global software corporations and technology start-ups in Europe, Asia and North America.
At SAP, Verhoeven is responsible for business and operations across the UK and Ireland, overseeing approximately 5,000 employees.
During his career, Verhoeven has held management roles at Microsoft and webMethods.
Kouloumbrides steps down as CEO after seven years of leading Xceptor. During this time, he has driven significant growth in the business, increasing headcounts from 18 to almost 250 and expanding into North America, the firm says.
Commenting on the announcement, Xceptor non-executive chair Pete Daffern says: 鈥淢ichiel is a seasoned and highly-regarded leader with years of experience managing global corporations and startups.
鈥淲e believe his deep enterprise software domain expertise is complementary to our vision for Xceptor and will leave us well-positioned to continue scaling the firm and delivering an unparalleled experience to our customer base.鈥�
Verhoeven adds: 鈥淥n the back of a remarkable seven years of constant growth under Andrew鈥檚 leadership, the business is well-funded and primed to expand further across the globe, partner with more leading firms and continue to invest in the development of the platform itself.鈥�
Verhoeven will join the firm from enterprise application software provider SAP, where he is currently managing director of SAP UK and Ireland.
He brings more than 25 years of experience leading global software corporations and technology start-ups in Europe, Asia and North America.
At SAP, Verhoeven is responsible for business and operations across the UK and Ireland, overseeing approximately 5,000 employees.
During his career, Verhoeven has held management roles at Microsoft and webMethods.
Kouloumbrides steps down as CEO after seven years of leading Xceptor. During this time, he has driven significant growth in the business, increasing headcounts from 18 to almost 250 and expanding into North America, the firm says.
Commenting on the announcement, Xceptor non-executive chair Pete Daffern says: 鈥淢ichiel is a seasoned and highly-regarded leader with years of experience managing global corporations and startups.
鈥淲e believe his deep enterprise software domain expertise is complementary to our vision for Xceptor and will leave us well-positioned to continue scaling the firm and delivering an unparalleled experience to our customer base.鈥�
Verhoeven adds: 鈥淥n the back of a remarkable seven years of constant growth under Andrew鈥檚 leadership, the business is well-funded and primed to expand further across the globe, partner with more leading firms and continue to invest in the development of the platform itself.鈥�
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