Summary
razorblue, which provides managed IT, cloud, connectivity and security services, has named Chris Lillie as its new chief operating officer. Lillie replaces Chris Gill, an original founder who has retired after joining the company in 2009 (with a break between 2015 and 2021).
Lillie brings more than 20 years' experience in IT managed services, most recently as head of cloud and service integration at CDW, where he delivered complex managed services for large organisations. CEO Dan Kitchen said Lillie's experience and leadership style would be 'a key asset as we continue our growth plan'.
Lillie said he was drawn to razorblue's reputation, talent and customer base, and will focus on scaling the business while keeping customer needs and core values central to operational decisions. He emphasised the importance of clear accountability, capable teams and a culture of continuous improvement.
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- What is this article about?
- Teeside and Salford-based IT services firm razorblue has appointed Chris Lillie as chief operating officer, following the retirement of co-founder Chris Gill. Lillie joins from CDW, where he held a senior leadership role in cloud and service integration.
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- This article was published on 28 July 2026.
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