‘We excel in public sector’: Version 1 new CEO on vision and strategy

CRN sits down with Roop Singh to discuss what is leadership means for the company’s short and long-term plans

Last week, IT consultancy Version 1 appointed recent hire Roop Singh its new CEO.

In the short term, Singh will focus on executing on the organisation’s existing strategic initiatives, he tells CRN.

“We will continue to grow the business globally, focusing on our recent US expansion and optimising our best-shore strategy for the right resources in the right locations.”

Longer term, the CEO wants to build on Version 1’s current momentum.

“Our customers select us to manage large-scale transformations in various industries, tackling future business challenges such as complex regulatory environments and the effective, safe, and responsible implementation of AI.

“Our three-to-five-year plan supports their growth ambitions and ensures our organisation remains strong and sustainable by investing in people, technology, and innovation.

“We adhere to our guiding principle, the strength in balance business model, which balances three core pillars: customer success, empowered people, and a strong organisation.”

The CEO tells CRN that the VAR enjoys a good position in the UK, as it excels in the public sector, with customers in financial services, manufacturing, and life sciences.

The company is also reportedly recognised by ISG as leaders in provider lens studies like AWS Ecosystem, Oracle Cloud, and globally for Generative AI Services.

It also recently won large accounts such as National Highways, Companies House, and the Scottish Agriculture and Rural Economy.

“We will continue to build our passion for client centricity and co-creating value for our clients closely working with them,” says Singh.

Internationally, the firm is not to be outdone, as it is increasingly gaining recognition, particularly in financial services.

“Despite the competitive landscape, I believe we are at an exciting juncture of innovation and opportunity, and how we build on our existing achievements will make the difference.

“We will focus and bring further strength and expertise to areas where we believe we can differentiate the value we bring to both our existing and new clients.”

To boost its operations both in the UK and globally, Singh explains that “strengthening relationships with customers and their global subsidiaries will enhance engagement and deepen connections.”

“We continue to build both our business domain and functional capabilities to drive value in our key sectors.”

The CEO tells CRN that, under his leadership, he will make the necessary assessments and adjustments to Version 1’s exec team to ensure it is the right one to deliver on the company’s vision.

“My focus is on building a strong foundation for the future and ensuring we have the right leadership in place to achieve our strategic goals.”