SCC appoints new CEO amid market transformation

Robert Vassoyan brings over two decades of tech leadership experience across EMEA

SCC has named Robert Vassoyan as its new CEO.

Vassoyan brings more than 25 years of senior leadership experience in the technology sector.

The Top VAR is positioning his hire as a response to shifting customer demands and the growing adoption of AI.

Starting his tech career at Compaq France where he held different roles such as marketing director and sales director for the SMB market.

In 2002, he became director of the servers division for HP France, later stepping up as head of alliances for HP EMEA.

In 2011, he was appointed president of Cisco France.

He stayed there for nearly seven years before moving to Atos as global chief sales officer and CEO of the UC division.

Two years later, Vassoyan transitioned to CEO of the healthcare and life sciences unit, while retaining his UC responsibilities.

He will replace James Rigby, who will become executive chairman of the company while continuing in his role as co-CEO of the Rigby Group.

“Throughout my career, I have admired SCC’s ability to adapt, evolve, and lead,” said Vassoyan.

“I am honoured to join the team and contribute to our next chapter at a time when the market is experiencing one of its most exciting transformations with AI.”

Rigby added: “The time I have spent with Robert has reinforced my view that he shares SCC’s values - our family culture, commitment to innovation, and close customer relationships.

“As we celebrate 50 years of SCC, I am confident he will build on these foundations to shape the business we need for the future.”

The UK-based company now sees France as its biggest market, according to the SCC’s GM of EMEA software, Jean-Philippe Barleaza, in a recent interview with CRN.

“We’re the largest system integrator in the French market,” Barleaza said.

The UK is SCC’s second most important market, followed by Spain, where the VAR recently bought out IT services provider Grupo Omega to better support its customers in the public and private sectors.