Kick ICT Group has announced the appointment of Steven Brown as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Steven brings extensive senior leadership experience from across the technology sector, having held leadership roles at both UK and international organisations, including Telefónica Tech, Incremental Group and Redspire Ltd. Across these organisations, he has built and led high-performing teams, supported customer-led growth strategies, and delivered sustained growth in complex, fast-moving technology environments.

He brings 15 years of expertise across the Microsoft ecosystem, alongside a broad and well-rounded background spanning technology delivery, strategy, operations, customer service and sales.

Steven’s appointment follows the planned retirement of Kick ICT’s founding Chief Executive Officer, Tom O’Hara, and supports the Group’s continued focus on growth and long-term value creation, whilst ensuring its people remain at its core.

Recommended reading

• AI Hiring Could Unlock £532Bn for UK Firms, Says LinkedIn
• AI and Cost Are Top Drivers of Talent Acquisition
• Interview with a Robot? AI Erodes Trust in Recruitment

Andrew Taylor, chairman of Kick ICT Group, said: “Steven brings exactly the blend of leadership experience, sector knowledge and cultural fit we were looking for. He joins Kick at an exciting point in our journey, with strong momentum across the business and significant opportunities ahead. The Board is very much looking forward to working with him as we continue to build on our growth strategy.”

Commenting on his appointment, incoming CEO Steven Brown said: “Kick has built a strong reputation for its people, its customer focus and its breadth of technology expertise. I am very much looking forward to joining the team, getting to know the business, and working with colleagues across the organisation to build upon the excellent foundations already in place.”