Global connectivity and cloud services provider M247 has continued its run of strategic senior hires, appointing three new product managers.
Ashley Davies joins the business as Cloud Product Manager; Liz Hawke has been appointed Product Manager for Unified Communications and Collaboration (UC&C); and Robert Smith joins as Product Manager for Cyber Security.
Formerly cloud services director at THG Ingenuity, Ashley Davies has a track record of leading product teams and transforming the way end users move from virtualised on-premise environments to an automated cloud operating models. He will be responsible for commercial and technical ownership of M247's flagship cloud product line, as well as full partner landscape management, to further M247's ambitions.
Liz Hawke joins the business from Gamma, the unified communications ‘as a service’ business, where she was Direct Product Manager for over five years. Liz will lead UC&C and develop M247’s workplace offering, as the communications needs of businesses evolve.
Robert Smith completes the current wave of senior hires, as product manager for cybersecurity. Prior to joining M247, Robert was Networking and Cyber Security Product Manager at Maintel. With 25 years of experience, Robert has a stellar track record of defining product strategy, overseeing product launches, and delivering service improvement plans across a broad portfolio of services.
Darryl Edwards, CEO of M247 said, “I am delighted to welcome Ashley, Liz, and Robert to the M247 product team teams. With ambitious plans for the business in 2023, the addition of three new Product Leaders, each with their own invaluable experience and expertise, will no doubt be instrumental to supporting the next step of our growth journey.”
