Data centre operator Next Generation Data (NGD) has named Brian Popperwell as Chief Operating Officer.
He brings a wealth of secure government and commercial client experience gained from 15 years of IT and operational management at IT services giant CGI (formerly Logica) and has familiarity of the NGD operation from his time at CGI, a major customer of NGD since 2009.
Prior to CGI Popperwell held various technical support and management positions including a stint in the RAF.
Nick Razey, NGD's CEO, said: "Brian's extensive secure government and enterprise client background, and having already experienced NGD while at CGI, means he will offer us invaluable insights in terms of maximising operational excellence and service delivery as we continue to grow."