The Access Group, a Loughborough-headquartered provider of business management software to mid-market organisations in the UK, Ireland, US and Asia Pacific, has appointed Conor Whelan in a new role as Group Chief Information Officer (GCIO).
The appointment will further support The Access Group’s growth objectives, enhance customer experiences, and boost employee productivity.
Before joining The Access Group, Conor held the UK Chief Operations Officer & Chief Information Officer role at Experian. Conor has a track record in leading businesses through technology transformation.
In 2021 and 2023, Conor was recognised in the Global UK Top 100 CIOs, listed in the Top 10 in 2023. In 2022, he was awarded Male Advocate of the Year by the Great British Businesswoman Awards. He was also recognised as one of the most influential people in technology by Computer Weekly in 2018.
Conor said: “I am delighted to be joining The Access Group. Its fabulous track record, entrepreneurial style and global growth ambitions were the deciding factors in my move. I cannot wait to learn more about The Access Group and its culture, to meet my new colleagues and to help deliver its strategic goals.”
