Southern Communications Group (SCG) has made a major announcement today, revealing that Daryl Pile, the current Managing Director of Channel at Gamma, will be joining the company as its new Chief Executive Officer. This news comes after the company’s long-standing CEO, Paul Bradford, announced his move to the position of Executive Chairman.
Bradford expressed his excitement for Pile’s appointment, stating that “To have secured someone of Daryl’s experience, credibility and standing in the comms industry is fantastic for SCG.” He added, “His energy and drive are exactly what SCG requires as we continue to take the business to the next level.”
Pile, who has been with Gamma for 21 years and has held several senior roles, also shared his enthusiasm for the new role, saying, “It’s an honour to join one of the most respected businesses in our industry.” He thanked SCG’s customers, colleagues, stakeholders, and partners for their support and expressed his eagerness to “drive the next phase in the SCG journey.”
Bradford also mentioned his new role as Executive Chairman, stating that it will allow him to focus on strategic initiatives such as product innovations and future acquisitions. He believes that Pile’s appointment will bring fresh energy to the company and help drive its growth trajectory.
SCG, which was founded in 1965, has excelled in bringing people and technology together through investing in its own IP and customer-focused service solutions. The company employs over 750 people in the UK and South Africa, serving over 30,000 customers. Its core focus is on the UK market, providing services to SMEs, public, third sector, and enterprise markets. SCG operates through both direct and indirect channels, with its direct business consisting of over 30 acquisitions and its wholesale and partner channels represented by SCG Together.
SCG’s mission is to help its customers be more connected and scale for growth by removing pain points in their communications infrastructure. The company is also committed to ESG and CSR initiatives, focusing on how its people and supply chain impact the environment and creating opportunities for future generations.
For more information about SCG and its services, please visit www.scgcloud.com.
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