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Surveil Appoints Peter Turpin as Chief Executive Officer to Propel Next Phase of Growth

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Surveil is delighted to announce the appointment of Peter Turpin as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 6, 2025. Mr. Turpin, a seasoned SaaS executive and visionary entrepreneur, succeeds Neil May, who will transition to the role of Chief Commercial Officer. 

 

The appointment follows an exceptionally strong 12 months of growth at Surveil during which time it expanded into the US market, doubled its global partner network, and boosted its workforce by 35%. The company, which projects a further 25% growth in its workforce over the next six months, continues to lead in Microsoft 365, ensuring security and efficiency for millions of users worldwide. The business now oversees $2 billion in annual Microsoft 365 and Azure subscription revenues. With 160,000 companies on the platform, the firm’s impact, expertise, and leadership are evident. 

Surveil Appoints New CEO Peter Turpin

Peter Turpin brings to Surveil a wealth of experience in B2B SaaS distribution, both via channel partners and direct to enterprise, having spent 12 transformative years at Snow Software. During his tenure at Snow, Peter played a pivotal role, firstly in developing the business in the UK before moving to the US as the first employee and firmly establishing Snow as one of the leading software asset management providers in that market.  

“Peter is a highly accomplished leader in cloud licensing and software asset management but also a passionate advocate for customer-centric innovation,” said Mr. May. “His vision aligns perfectly with Surveil’s commitment to delivering high-impact results for our customers. I am excited to collaborate with Peter as we continue to enhance our capabilities and drive digital transformation in the AI era for millions of businesses worldwide.” 

Upon his appointment, Mr. Turpin commented, “I am honored to join Surveil as CEO at such an exciting time in their journey. Surveil has already made remarkable strides delivering indepth insights to our partners and customers in optimizing their investments in their cloud infrastructure. I’m eager to build on this momentum. My focus will be on driving growth, fostering innovation, and ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional value to our clients. I look forward to collaborating with the exceptionally talented team at Surveil to shape the future and achieve even greater success together.” 

“Peter’s appointment marks a pivotal moment for Surveil,” said Harold Groothedde, Founder and CTO at Surveil. “His extensive experience and strategic vision, particularly in major markets like the U.S., will further drive our growth and innovation beyond the remarkable progress we have achieved under Neil’s leadership. We are confident that under Peter’s guidance, Surveil will continue to be the cloud insights platform of choice, delivering unparalleled value and building even greater trust with our customers. We are excited to welcome Peter and look forward to the exciting journey ahead.” 

This strategic leadership transition marks a significant milestone for Surveil as it embarks on its next phase of growth. With its unwavering focus on “speed to insights” and “speed to revenue,” Surveil continues to redefine the benchmarks for cloud efficiency and profitability, empowering businesses to achieve faster, more impactful outcomes. 

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