NCC names new global capability leader to scale managed services

Doug Klotnia is a former managing director at BAE Systems

NCC has appointed Doug Klotnia as its new new global capability leader to build its managed services business.

Klotnia has a background leading managed security services organisations such as BAE Systems, Trustwave and Onapsis.

The cybersecurity provider said Klotnia will "build upon the existing suite of services and strong heritage to deliver world-leading, threat intelligence led, real time defences for clients."

"The appointment of Doug is a key part in executing the new chapter of our strategy and in particular building on our incredible foundations to scale our managed services business globally," said NCC Group CEO Mike Maddison.

"As clients look for a trusted partner with the expertise to help them navigate the fast changing and risk-laden world of cyber security, we will ensure we are well positioned with the range of managed security services they need."

Klotnia added: "I am delighted to join the NCC Group team at a very exciting part in the organisation's journey.

"The people and capability are what attracted me to NCC Group, and I look forward to building our offering, further enhancing our client value and continuing on our journey to be one of the leading global managed service providers."

The bigger picture

The appointment comes after recent reports revealed the Manchester-based group is undergoing an operations review.

According to UK-based investment bank Panmure Gordon's analysis, in fact, the review could lead to the group shifting its focus even further to their cybersecurity services and disposing of their software resilience business.

Quoted in Business Live, Harvey Robinson research analyst at Panmure Gordon said the new CEO, Mike Madison, has "clearly identified that there are no synergies between the two and a strategic review has begun."

NCC Group commented saying that it has "experienced a lengthening of the sales cycle, which is leading to delays in buying decisions, work commencement and therefore revenue recognition, particularly in North America and the UK".