Chief Operating Officer (COO) stories - Page 2

Accountants double down on everyday AI tools, as optimism stays high but scepticism, job fears and data security worries all intensify.

AI is reshaping data privacy in Australia and New Zealand, exposing shadow tools, privilege sprawl and weak identity controls, experts warn.

Kearney refreshes Asia Pacific leadership in ANZ, Japan, Malaysia and CMT as it prepares to enter its centenary year in 2026.

European banks expect AI to shrink staff only slightly, with most projected job losses coming through routine attrition, not mass cuts.

Partners Life has appointed experienced insurance leader Debbie Eyre as chief operating officer, with her role to begin in February 2026.

INVNT appoints James Nicholas Kinney as its first Global Chief AI Officer, tasked with scaling client-facing AI innovation, led from APAC.

Hapax unveils a free AI certification for bankers as lenders ramp up AI spending and face tougher scrutiny from regulators and boards.

Outsized rolls out pre-built independent consulting squads for ANZ banks, targeting AUD $200,000-AUD $2 million transformation projects.

Bizcap appoints long-time executive Rebecca del Rio as Deputy CEO for APAC, expanding her leadership as the lender accelerates global growth.

NiCE has appointed Arun Chandra as COO to lead its AI-first Global Customer Operations, leveraging his experience from Disney and Meta.

The CNCF has launched the Certified Cloud Native Platform Engineer credential to certify advanced platform engineering skills for enterprises.

Nick Gibbs has been appointed Chief Operating Officer at FIRST Security, bringing over 25 years' experience and a strong focus on raising industry standards.

Boomi has appointed Diane Fanelli as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth and advance its AI-driven enterprise integration and automation platform.

Boomi's Agentstudio has seen over 50,000 AI agents deployed globally this year, driving a tenfold rise in enterprises operationalising AI at scale.

LiquidStack announces three new C-suite executives to boost growth and innovation, supporting rising demand for liquid cooling in data centres globally.

Andrew Fox has been appointed General Manager for HPE Networking in Australia and New Zealand, leading growth and AI-focused networking strategies.

Phosphorus Cybersecurity has appointed Sonu Shankar as President and COO following a record quarter driven by demand for automated security across the Internet of Things.

GlobalLogic has been named on the Q3 2025 Constellation ShortList for ER&D services, highlighting its role in advancing AI-driven digital engineering solutions.

Chris Tredwell has been appointed COO at Aqilla, driving AI integration in its cloud accounting software and targeting 20% annual growth.

In Marketing We Trust announces key leadership promotions and forms its first advisory board to accelerate global growth and enhance client services.