ABERDEEN-based Xergy Group has appointed a new chief operating officer.
Nigel Filer is joining the firm to support and launch the roll-out of Proteus V1.0.
Designed by Xergy, Proteus is a cloud-based work management system that allows companies to find the right people for projects as and when they are needed.
Mr Filer is an experienced tech leader with over 25 years’ experience in internet services, application development, infrastructure management and enterprise software across a range of market sectors.
Mr Filer, who has also invested in the company, will advise Xergy on sales, marketing and product development.
Xergy, based in Rubislaw Terrace, recently announced it has closed its second round of fund-raising, bringing the total investment in Proteus to £2.8million.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr Filer, who was most recently CEO of a subscription software company, said: “The team behind Proteus has already secured major investment, delivered a beta version of the product which is being test driven by several clients and has a clear vision already in place for the next steps. Passionate about start-ups and tech platforms, I’m looking forward to bringing my knowledge and experience to support the team in delivering high-growth.”
Colin Manson, Xergy founder and chief executive, said: “As well as investment, Nigel has brought a sharpened focus to our marketing and product development. His track-record in creating high-performance teams and delivering growth is second to none, particularly in the tech space.”
