Neil Hall has today joined Focus Group as CEO. Hall (pictured above) joins Focus Group from Computacenter where he was most recently president of its North America business.
Prior to that, he served as managing director for the UK and Ireland for five years. Hall initially joined the company as an account manager in 2001.
Hall said, “I’m excited to join Focus Group at this pivotal moment in its evolution. The company has built an impressive foundation in business technology solutions and I see tremendous opportunities to accelerate our growth while deepening the value we deliver to customers.”
Writing on LinkedIn, Hall reflected on his career at Computacenter and thanked colleagues for their support as he closed “an unforgettable chapter”. In particular, he noted Mike Norris, group CEO of Computacenter, had shaped his personal and professional growth.
Hall said, “I want to express my deepest gratitude to my amazing colleagues for their unwavering support, to our customers for their trust, and to our partners for their steadfast collaboration. Along the way, I’ve been fortunate to work directly for some truly exceptional leaders, including Jeremy Keefe, Alistair Moore (RIP), Simon Oecken, Stephen Ball, Julie O'Hara, Neil Muller, Reiner Louis, and, of course, the incomparable Mike Norris.
“Mike has been instrumental in shaping my journey, offering me incredible opportunities – such as living and working in Germany and North America – that have helped me grow both personally and professionally. He has also been a pillar of support during challenging times. While he will always be the boss to me, I’m proud to call him a friend.”
Focus Group has also appointed Peter Sweetbaum as chairman and Chris Morris as non-executive director. Hall replaces Barney Taylor as CEO of Focus Group. Taylor joined Air IT in December.
Justin Griffin succeeds Hall as president of Computacenter’s North America business. He steps up from his position as senior vice president of sales for the US.
Hg Capital invested in Focus Group in April 2024 with the investment supporting the company’s growth in the UK.