BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – Thrive, a provider of IT technology outsourcing services, has announced the appointment of Scott Steele as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Scott Steele’s proven track record in operations management, digital transformation, and business process automation positions him to make a significant impact at the company.
“Throughout my career, I have been passionate about implementing business transformations that enhance the client experience and deliver impactful results,” Steele remarked. “I’m excited to join the Thrive team and contribute to delivering exceptional digital transformation services to our customers.”
Bill McLaughlin, president of Thrive, welcomed Steele, stating, “Thrive’s mission has always been to empower our clients through technology. We seek leaders who can help us fulfill this mission and propel the company to new heights.”
McLaughlin added that Steele’s proven success in “driving process improvements, scaling operations, and fostering growth at leading global organizations makes him a valuable addition to our client-focused team.”
Steele’s prior experience
Before joining Thrive, Steele served as VP and Head of Managed Services Systems within HP’s (Hewlett-Packard) Digital & Transformation Organization, where he led HP’s services transformation and business model enablement. He also spearheaded the rapid global expansion of HP’s Managed Services Partner business.
Prior to his tenure at HP, Steele held several leadership roles in cloud and data center departments at NER Data Products.
Steele’s appointment comes during a period of significant growth for Thrive, which has completed ten acquisitions over the past two years, including 4IT, IT Freedom, Storagepipe, and Custard Technical Services.
The company has also reported double-digit organic growth, driven by the widespread adoption of its cybersecurity, cloud, and next-generation managed services platform.
About Thrive
Thrive provides global technology outsourcing solutions specializing in cybersecurity, cloud services, networking, and other complex IT needs. The company offers services including advisory, virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO), virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO), consulting, project implementation, and solution architecture, supported by a subscription-based technology platform.
