Des Lekerman | CEO
I'm passionate about finding ways to help people work smarter and communicate better.
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As CEO, I spearhead the company’s growth strategy and vision by empowering Kocho’s growing number of clients to realise their business ambitions through cloud transformation, identity, and cyber security services.
With over 22 years’ experience in technology, in 2013 I led a management buyout and joined the company’s senior leadership team in overseeing its successful rebrand from The Internet Group to TiG Data Intelligence.
I’ve steered the company through three major acquisitions – including two financial services IT consultancies, MMR IT and netConsult, and leading Microsoft cyber security and identity specialist, ThirdSpace – significantly broadening the company’s client portfolio and strengthening its ability to offer award-winning services.
I’ve seen the company grow from a headcount of 35 to more than 250, with annual revenues of £34 million. We’re on course to more than double that in the next four to five years.
Most recently, I’ve headed up the company’s rebrand to Kocho – Japanese for butterfly – symbolising positive change and growth, and embodying its vision to help clients ‘Become greater’.
I feel great when I indulge my passions, whether that’s manning a BBQ, keeping fit, following Man United, or travelling the world.
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Resources and insights from Des Lekerman
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Kocho supports ‘life-changing’ tech hub in South Africa
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Kocho's Head of Security, Anna Webb, champions CyberFirst initiative as ambassador
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Moving on up: New offices for Kocho South Africa following rapid growth
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Kocho partners with Hoxhunt to revolutionise cyber security training and risk management
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Kocho named among Top 25 managed service providers in EMEA
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Better Together: Kocho and Mobliciti unite to provide comprehensive digital solutions
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Kocho wins Security Project of the Year at the Computing Security Excellence Awards
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On the road again: Microsoft Identity Roadshow comes to London
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Kocho shortlisted in the 'Best Microsoft Partner to Work For' category at the Digital Revolution Awards
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Kocho is expanding its operations into South Africa
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Shortlisted for Best Security Company of the Year 2022
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Summit Great Happened: Key moments from the Microsoft Identity, Security, and Compliance Summit
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