Discombe steps up as SSP chairman
SSP has appointed Nick Discombe as non-executive chairman after three years in a non-executive director role with the company.
According to the technology provider Mr Discombe will work with the board and management team, under chief executive officer Laurence Walker, to drive global growth for SSP.
Mr Walker commented: "The board and I are delighted that Nick has agreed to step up to the non-executive chairman role.
"His extensive experience in the IT sector means he is ideally qualified to assist the business through the next phase of its development."
He continued: "The demand for our solutions continues to be strong
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