We are pleased to announce that Mike Wardell, former CEO of Business Systems Ltd, has transitioned to the role of Executive Chairman of both Business Systems and Wordwatch. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for both brands as they continue to strengthen their market-leading positions in customer contact solutions and communications governance and archiving. Mike has been instrumental in shaping the vision, scale and success of Business Systems over the past 18 months. Under his leadership, the company delivered record growth and helped position Wordwatch as a standalone compliance vendor for regulated organisations. In his new role, Mike will provide strategic counsel and leadership oversight across both brands, supporting their continued evolution. Andrew Jacobs remains as Managing Director of Business Systems Ltd, where he will continue to drive the company’s innovation and strategic expansion across the customer contact and compliance sectors. William Davenport also continues as Managing Director of Wordwatch, a leading solution for communications governance and archiving. Having been part of Wordwatch’s journey from its inception, William is leading its global channel partner strategy and continued innovation in compliance technology. Confirms Mike Wardell: “I am incredibly proud of my time as CEO of Business Systems and Wordwatch. Over the past 18 months, we’ve grown the business and laid strong foundations for both brands. As I transition into the role of Executive Chairman, I look forward to supporting Andrew and William as they lead each brand forward. I look forward to seeing them continue to drive innovation and deliver outstanding value to our clients, positioning both Business Systems and Wordwatch for even greater success in the years ahead.” These leadership updates reinforce our commitment to excellence, innovation and long-term customer success across both organisations. Written by: Business Systems UK
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