Bytes Technology announces new executive director

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Leatherhead-based software, security, and cloud service specialists Bytes Technology has announced the appointment of Sam Mudd as executive director.

Sam, who will assume the role following the conclusion of Bytes’ next Annual General Meeting in July 2023, is currently the managing director of Bytes subsidiary Phoenix Software Limited. She has over 20 years of experience in leadership roles having worked at Phoenix since 2003 and, prior to this, also holding senior roles at WordPerfect, Lovell Inc, and Trustmarque Solutions.

Bytes has also announced that David Maw will be stepping down as non-executive director after 23 years with the group.

Chair of Bytes Technology Group Patrick De Smedt said: On behalf of the Board and the wider Group, I wish to extend our sincere thanks to David for his invaluable contribution and counsel to the Group over many years. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours."

"We are delighted to welcome Sam to the Board at such an exciting time for the Group. She brings a wealth of experience in technology and senior leadership that will complement and enhance the existing skills and experience of the Board. We are looking forward to her contribution and insight as we continue to deliver on our strategy and grow our business."

Tom Kilkelly

Tom Kilkelly started working as a freelance journalist for The Business Magazine following his graduation from UCL in 2022. During his studies Tom became very interested in the works of Irish authors including Samuel Beckett and Flann O'Brien (Brian O'Nolan). His current role as a freelance business reporter is his first exposure to the world of business journalism. Working at TBM has given Tom the chance to really get to grips with the goings-on in the business hive that is the South East.