Appointments

Manchester tech company ANS has promoted technical services delivery director Kyle Hill to the position of chief technology officer.

ANS, a digital transformation company recently named as Microsoft UK services partner of the year, says the move will support its artificial intelligence and digitalisation strategies.

The group says it is strategically aligned with Microsoft in its focus on helping companies get AI-ready.

Hill joined ANS in June 2023 and has a dozen years of experience in technology advisory services in the UK and South Africa. He is a Microsoft most valuable professional (MVP) for business applications – one of six MVPs at ANS – as well as a Microsoft regional director.

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“Kyle has already been invaluable to the team during his time at ANS, from delivering innovative solutions for our clients to playing a pivotal role in the development and progress of his team,” said Richard Thompson, CEO.

“I’ve no doubt that he’ll embrace this new position to drive forward our mission of creating a tech movement that everyone wants to be a part of. His passion for the value that AI can create for our customers will be instrumental in helping businesses of all sizes realise their ambitions through accessible tech.”

Hill added: “With AI at the forefront of everyone’s minds, now is the time for all businesses to be getting AI ready and unlock its value. I’m eager to further the transformative impact ANS is already having by streamlining technology and processes to customers’ needs. 

“I’ll be facilitating the introduction of the innovative work processes that AI brings customers, making ANS a leader in making future visions a reality today and kickstarting a revolution in business operations.”

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