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IP Solutions appoints new CEO

The UK’s leading independent Cloud Communications Provider IP Solutions has announced the appointment of Matthew Parker as CEO to drive a new era of growth following investment from Livingbridge.

Based at the company’s HQ in the city, Matthew takes up his new role on 1st February and comes with a strong track record for delivering significant growth in technology businesses.

Previous experience includes 10 years as a key member of the leadership team at StepStone, the leading European online recruitment portal.

Having joined in 2003 to start StepStone Solutions and develop it into a leading global talent management solutions provider, Matthew was part of the team that delivered a €100m return to shareholders when Axel Springer acquired StepStone ASA in 2009. He then led a management buy-out of the Solutions business, became CEO, and led the transformation of the business now called Lumesse.

Matthew’s appointment reflects IP Solutions’ intent and growth ambitions.

“I am very excited about the opportunity with IP Solutions, an innovator, leader and winner in the Unified Communications and Contact Centre Communications markets,” said Matthew.

“Taking the business to the next level following the investment by Livingbridge is a fantastic opportunity and I am looking forward to leading the business on this journey.”

IP Solutions’ Chairman Andy Lockwood added: “Matthew brings the qualities of a professional, experienced leader combined with rapid growth in the technology sector that will add real value to our next phase of growth. We are all very pleased to have him on board”.

About IP Solutions:

Since launch in 2001, IP Solutions has focused on providing customers with the highest levels of service, support and account management – going beyond what other providers seem able or willing to deliver. IP Solutions has established a solid customer base of large corporate businesses who recognise the strategic importance of effective communications technologies.

In 2005 we became one of the early adopters of hosted technology. With a new breed of “Born in the Cloud” technology partners we supplemented our organic growth with key strategic acquisitions to strengthen our knowledge and experience. Today, we’re not only London’s leading independent hosted technology provider, we’re also one of the largest independent providers of VoIP in the UK.

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