Avanade, the global IT consultancy dedicated to the Microsoft platform, has today announced the appointment of Ian Jordan as general manager for its UK business.
Following 19 years with Capgemini, where his last role in the UK was as head of its UK consulting business, Jordan brings significant industry experience and knowledge to Avanade. He will be responsible for leading the growth of Avanadeís business in the UK. Avanade has more than 7,500 professionals worldwide with over 600 staff working for customers in the UK business.
ìWe are delighted Ian is joining us,î said Adam Warby, executive vice-president for market development and European general manager. ìWith more than 22 years experience in IT consultancy, Ian has an outstanding track record that would be a welcome addition to any company in this space. He brings with him a tremendous understanding of the marketplace and is extremely well placed to represent Avanade UK within the global company.î
ìI am very excited to be joining Avanade, particularly at a time when the company has so many opportunities ahead,î said Jordan. ìAvanade has established a leading position in its industry and continues to grow its business aggressively here in the UK. I look forward to being part of a dynamic company with a global business model geared for future growth and the continued delivery of real business value to our customers worldwide.î
During his time with Capgemini, Jordan held a variety of positions across the UK, Europe and US. In the US, Ian was the divisional director of the South-East division of Capgemini Americas. After returning to the UK in 2000, Ian has held various leadership positions in Capgemini UK in the technology and consulting business. In December 2006, Ian was appointed to the management board of Capgemini in France with responsibility for the companyís global transformation programme (i3).
Avanade UK selects Ian Jordan as new general manager
20-year Capgemini veteran appointed to lead operations in the UK
