FOLLOWING a year of growth, digital development partner xDesign has bolstered its senior team with the appointment of two new members.
Malcolm Seagrave has been announced as Chief Growth Officer (CGO), and Neil Lockwood as Chief Client Officer (CCO).
xDesign say that Malcolm and Neil, who both join the company from competitor AND Digital, will be key in supporting the company’s growth plans.
Talking about xDesign’s latest hires and its recent recognition, the company’s founder and CEO, Euan Andrews, said: “Neil and Malcolm join xDesign at a really important time in its evolution.
“Not only do we want to make 2023 our fifth consecutive year of growth despite current economic headwinds.
“We also want to do this in a way that preserves the award-winning culture we’ve built – our latest Great Place to Work ranking provides huge validation for the people-first approach we’ve committed to.
“Both of our new hires have a proven track record of fostering solid client relationships.
“Neil will be looking to focus his efforts on developing our existing client relationships and regional growth, while Malcolm will be looking to grow a new client base.
“Most importantly, however, each also believes in xDesign’s mission to put people at the heart of everything it does.
“Whether it be in developing xDesign’s teams, those of the organisations we collaborate with, or by providing clients with the high-quality digital products they need to positively impact the lives of their end users.”
Malcolm, based out of the company’s Leeds office with Neil, will support xDesign’s new partners and customers to scale their businesses, evolve their in-house digital capabilities, and deliver digital products that ensure the long-term success of their businesses.
Talking about his new role for the company, Malcolm, said: “Not only has the company seen growth in the last two years – taking significant market share in the regions it operates in – it’s managed to do this whilst remaining people-focused.
“This was a motivating factor in my decision to join the company’s senior team.
“With a track record of scaling technology businesses, I know how powerful the nurturing of meaningful partnerships and relationships will be when it comes to generating growth opportunities for xDesign, its clients, and the communities it operates in.
“I believe the path we’re currently on will see us meet the targets we’ve set ourselves for 2023 and beyond.”
Neil’s remit will be to support xDesign in developing more meaningful relationships with clients, futureproofing the company’s talent pipeline, and looking for regional expansion opportunities in the UK and Europe.
Discussing his role, Neil, said: “Despite current economic uncertainty, there’s a buoyancy in the global tech sector currently – something I recently experienced as a delegate at the Web Summit conference in Lisbon.
“It’ll be my role to forge much more meaningful relationships with clients, to help them see the opportunities that tech can unlock when it comes to growth.
“What’s more, I’ll be ensuring xDesign has what it needs in place – particularly when it comes to digital talent – to play a much bigger regional presence, not only here in the UK, but also in markets like Europe.
“I’ll ensure that as a company we always have the capability to deliver for clients when it matters – something that will be increasingly important in the years to come.”
