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Pink Elephant Announces New Chief Executive Appointment
Global leader in ITIL professional services announces its latest UK appointment.
Reading, UK – January 25, 2010. Pink Elephant UK is delighted to announce the
appointment of Marcus Harris, as the new CEO for Pink Elephant UK.
As a former director at the BCS (British Computer Society) and prior to that, i2k,
Pink Elephant, is fully aware of the skills and experience that Harris will bring to the
organisation. Alan McCarthy, Regional Director, said ‘we are delighted to welcome
Marcus on board at this very significant time for Pink Elephant in the UK’.
Defining a clear vision and strategy for the next five years, Harris will be responsible
for leading the organisation through the next level of growth. This appointment
combined with the recent recruitment of an additional business development manager
from a leading competitor, shows the strength of the Pink Elephant brand despite the
appalling market conditions of 2009.
Marcus is an enthusiastic and passionate advocate for quality IT Services through the
development of individuals and organisation. His experience in combining
Continuous Professional Development with SFIA plus tool sets and professional
accreditation means he has a fantastic understanding of the market Pink Elephant
operates within. Says Harris, ‘Pink Elephant is a strong and enduring international
brand, synonymous with quality and service delivery for over 20 years, and I am
looking forward to the challenge of developing the business further’
Outside of work, Marcus is also an established speaker, presenter and part-time actor.
Acting credits range back to 1978 where he played Julian in ITV's adaptation of the
Famous 5 and has continued to this day with adverts, dramas and documentaries. He
is an experienced presenter, fulfilling professional engagements over many years as
MC for weddings, balls and functions, leading to a role as Guest Presenter on QVC,
after-dinner and keynote speaking.
To connect with Marcus, find him on Linkedin or email him at
m.harris@pinkelephant.com
