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HICX Appoints Dafydd Llewellyn as CEO

HICX, a leading supplier management platform preferred by major global organizations, has announced the appointment of Dafydd Llewellyn as its new Chief Executive Officer. This transition marks a significant step for the company as it embarks on its next phase of growth. The founder of HICX, Costas Xyloyiannis, who has played a pivotal role in steering the company since its inception, will now serve as the non-executive Chairman of the Board, advising on long-term vision and strategic directions.

The Vision for Growth

In a statement released about the appointment, Costas expressed his enthusiasm for Dafydd’s leadership, highlighting his successful track record in managing high-growth organizations. He noted that Dafydd's leadership style is not only effective but also inspiring, a quality that will be essential for steering HICX through its upcoming growth stages. Costas remarked, "Dafydd's success in leading larger, high-growth organisations through strong growth, his inspiring leadership style, and high character are what the company needs for the next phase of growth."

On his part, Dafydd expressed excitement about the opportunity at HICX. He emphasized the company's potential, stating, "HICX has a great opportunity ahead of it. It has already established itself as a visionary company in the supplier management space, with a commitment to customer success and focus on product innovation." He credited Costas with cultivating a transformational solution over the past 21 years and expressed eagerness to work with the talented HICX team to build upon the successes achieved so far while leading the company into the future.

Industry Accolades and Leadership Confidence

Industry leaders have shown strong confidence in Dafydd’s capabilities. Vaibhav Nalwaya, Managing Partner at Wavecrest Growth Partners, mentioned, "We are delighted to welcome Dafydd to the CEO seat at HICX. We are confident his proven leadership skills, SaaS expertise, and keen go-to-market acumen will deliver outstanding value to the company and its customers."

Furthermore, Stephen Wiehe, former CEO of SciQuest and Independent Director, praised Costas for his stewardship of the business to date, stating, "Dafydd has the right background and experience to scale the business through its next phase of growth..."

Dafydd's prior experience includes a significant role as the General Manager for EMEA at insightsoftware, a global software solutions provider for CFOs. Under his leadership, insightsoftware was recognized for two consecutive years as one of the fastest-growing companies in America in the Inc 5000 list. Before his tenure at insightsoftware, he served as Managing Director for EMEA at SAP Concur, successfully guiding the EMEA division through its acquisition by SAP.

Executive Leadership Changes

Dafydd's appointment is part of a broader strategy to enhance HICX's executive leadership team, with several key hires taking place in the last quarter. These include Jeremy Reeves, who has joined as Senior Vice President of Product, and Anthony Baratta, who is now Vice President of Engineering.

HICX is poised for an exciting future under new leadership, focusing on scaling its operations and committing to delivering excellence in supplier management solutions. As the company navigates this transitional phase, all eyes will be on how Dafydd's leadership will catalyze further growth and innovation.