Orro appoints new technology chief and group executive

Stuart Long has been appointed as chief technology officer (CTO) at Orro, replacing Michael van Rooyen who is leaving the company after two years.

Long brings more than 20 years of experience in technology and architecture leadership roles, most recently serving as field CTO for Hewlett Packard Enterprise South Pacific.

He will lead Orro's national technology agenda, ensuring alignment between innovation, customer outcomes and market opportunities.

Meanwhile, Matthew Maw has been appointed to the position of group executive, delivery transformation at Orro, building on his leadership within Orro's critical infrastructure business.

Maw is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience across cloud, infrastructure and operations, having previously held senior positions at Nutanix, VMware, Cisco and Tatts Group.

He will focus on operational excellence and scalable transformation in the continued evolution of Orro's delivery model.

"As we grow, it's critical that we continue to bring innovation to market in a way that's scalable, secure and deeply customer-focused," Daniel Greengarten, chief executive of Orro, said.

"Stuart and Matt have already made a significant impact within the business – and I'm excited to see them take on these roles to lead our next phase of growth."

Greengarten acknowledged van Rooyen's contribution to the business.

"During his time at Orro, Michael van Rooyen has brought leadership and technical knowledge that has helped to shape the business into what it is today," Greengarten said.

"We wish Michael all the best in his next role and thank him for his immeasurable contribution to Orro."