Wesley de Graaf has landed a top job at Workspace 365 after starting with the company at one of the lowest runs of the ladder.
The Dutch company, which has 60 staff and a UK base in Manchester, offers a one-stop shop for online needs, from apps to documents.
De Graaf started as a technical support intern in 2014, but he soon climbed the ladder to become head of product, leading a team of 27 whizzkids.
Now he’s been promoted to chief product officer, taking charge of the whole team and the future of Workspace 365. It’s his first time in the c-suite.
“I’ve seen how much IT has changed in the last decade, and how we need to adapt to the hybrid working world. That’s my main goal as chief product officer. “I always say: ‘If opportunity doesn’t knock, then build your own door.’ That’s my motto, and I’m grateful to the Workspace 365 team for letting me seize this chance.”
De Graaf has big plans for the next year, with lots of product updates and new features, including AI and machine-learning.
Erik Nicolai, Workspace 365 boss said: “I’m delighted for de Graaf, who is a key member of our team. He’s gone from intern to boss in no time, and he’s got a great passion and knowledge for our product.”
More than 2,300 organisations, big and small, are using Workspace 365 across the world.
