Sword Group appoints Howard Koenig, former CEO of CTSpace to VP Operations North America

SWORD Group, the international IT software and services company has appointed, with immediate effect, Howard Koenig into the position of VP Operations North America

Koenig, who will report to Sword’s COO for Software Tony Holland, will  be responsible for supporting the Group’s growth aspirations. 

Heath Davies, CEO for Sword said: “Howard is an excellent fit for Sword.   He’s previously been a partner at Accenture and a senior executive at Oracle as well as also having led as the CEO, the scaling of two venture-funded Software as a Service companies.

I’m delighted that Howard’s accepted our offer.  I have been impressed with his skills and experience and believe he will be a real asset to our operations in North America and I wish him every success in his new role".

Sword’s operations under Howard’s direct management include insurance, financial services, energy, construction and engineering operations.  With responsibility for business development and operations, Koenig will ensure the Group continues to deliver a coherent product road map with appropriate priorities.

Howard Koenig, VP Operations North America said: “I’m delighted to accept this position at such an exciting stage in our growth.  The Group has already made significant steps in the US market and I believe that, as a native New Yorker, I have the culture, experience and knowledge to support the Group’s ambitions.”