New global chairman appointed at communications specialist

Communications provider Moneypenny has appointed a new global chairman.

Robbie Vann-Adibé, who was born and educated in the UK but lives in California, has joined the Wrexham firm with a wealth of experience of working within both larger corporations and multiple start ups.

He has worked in technology (databases, grid computing, development tools) and services (strategic consulting and internet technology).

Robbie is also chairman of Traackr, a leading influencer relationship management company.

Ed Reeves, co-founder of the firm, said: “We are delighted to welcome Robbie Vann-Adibé to our team.

“We feel sure that Robbie will bring fantastic experience to Moneypenny and will lead us in our ambitious growth plans both nationally and internationally, including the United States.”

Robbie Vann-Adibé said: “I am delighted to be joining Moneypenny for many different reasons, but in particular as the unique culture and approach to staff and clients is very much aligned with my own vision for what makes a successful business.

“It is clear that Moneypenny values its staff and clients, ensuring they deliver exceptional service using technology and data.

“I look forward to supporting and working with the team to take the business to its next phase of evolution and growth, particularly in respect of our plans for the United States.”

Moneypenny is the world’s leading provider of telephone answering, outsourced switchboard,

In the UK, Moneypenny has over 650 staff, a figure that is growing at a rapid rate and has recently opened offices in Charleston, USA.

The company currently handles over 15m customer communications a year for 13,000 businesses.