de Novo appoints new chief executive

Welsh digital transformation firm de Novo Solutions has appointed Lynette Slater as chief executive as it prepares for its next stage of growth.

Lynette brings more than 30 years’ experience across insurance, financial services and software organisations, having led multimillion-pound change programmes and built an award-winning professional services function.

She will lead de Novo’s 150-strong team, with a focus on investment in skills and technology, improving ways of working and creating further progression opportunities for employees.

Founder Mark Sweeny has moved into the role of executive chair.

Lynette said: “I am delighted to be joining de Novo, and proud to have the opportunity to lead a company with such strong foundations. 

“What has made de Novo successful is the expertise and commitment of its people. 

“Together, we can build on what is already working and take the business into its next stage with confidence.

“We will build on the foundations created by Mark, the senior leadership team, and every person across de Novo, ensuring strong support for our teams, clear ways of working, and consistently better outcomes for clients. 

“I am looking forward to getting to know the team, our clients, and our strategic partners over the coming weeks, and helping elevate de Novo to the next level of success.”

Lynette’s appointment forms part of a wider strengthening of de Novo’s leadership team.

Tracy Stephenson becomes chief financial officer, Alex Alexandru has been promoted to chief operating officer for consulting and Helen Crisostomo to chief commercial officer.

Tara Dewar becomes chief operating officer for BPO and support services, while chief people officer Charlene Young will take additional responsibility for IT and compliance.

Headquartered in Newport, de Novo uses Oracle Cloud and ServiceNow solutions to support digital transformation across the public and private sectors.

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