Operio Group has appointed Declan McLaughlin as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, the company announced Tuesday.<\/p>\n
McLaughlin, who previously served on Operio\u2019s board, brings a track record in operational leadership, growth strategy, and team development. Known for his ability to build structure and scale organizations, McLaughlin\u2019s leadership is seen as a natural fit for the company\u2019s long-term goals.<\/p>\n
“I’ve long admired what a unique business Alastair and Richard Sanderson have built,\u201d McLaughlin said in a statement. \u201cI’m eager to build on that strong foundation and add some tools and disciplines that I have learned in my career to make Operio a world-class company.”<\/p>\n
The transition was initiated by former CEO Alastair Sanderson, who will now serve as chief business development officer and chief marketing officer. Sanderson emphasized that the leadership change reflects his philosophy of hiring exceptional talent to advance the company\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n
“I\u2019ve always believed in hiring people who are better than me,” Sanderson said. \u201cDeclan\u2019s strengths complement ours and will allow me to focus on areas I\u2019m most passionate about \u2014 business development and brand building.\u201d<\/p>\n
Richard Sanderson is chairman of the board.<\/p>\n