Doherty Associates appoints new managed service director at 'pivotal time'

Gareth Preece will be responsible for managed services and evolving global service offerings at the company

MSP Doherty Associates has appointed a new managed services director at a time of "pivotal" growth for the firm.

Gareth Preece will be responsible for managed services and evolving global service offerings at the company, working under founder and chief executive Terry Doherty.

Preece has experience in Microsoft 365 and Azure platforms, ITIL, and NIST, as well as a background in driving multiple large scale global delivery projects for organisations, including The Law Society and The British Museum.

"Gareth sits on the senior leadership team at a time of pivotal growth for the firm, which has a new central London HQ and an expanded global team," the business said.

Preece said he is "delighted" to be joining the company.

"As one of the most highly respected MSPs in the field, I'm looking forward to being part of the leadership team, sharing my experience, and learning from my colleagues," he said.

"We have some really exciting announcements to make in the coming months and I relish the opportunity to be leading on this new strategic initiative for the business."

Doherty added: "We are thrilled to have Gareth join us at a hugely exciting time of growth for the business. Managed Services credentials are key to determining our future success and to help clients to digitally thrive, and Gareth is a proven leader in this area.

"His wealth of experience on both client and consultancy side will help us in our continued mission to provide intelligent tailored IT solutions that help our clients to solve problems, unlock opportunities and help businesses to grow."