Orro appoints new CTO & Group Exec to lead transformation

Orro has announced the appointment of Stuart Long as Chief Technology Officer and Matthew Maw as Group Executive, Delivery Transformation.

Stuart Long brings over two decades of experience in technology and architecture leadership roles to his new position as Chief Technology Officer. Previously, he served as Field CTO for Hewlett Packard Enterprise in the South Pacific. Long joined Orro as a senior member of the company's Critical Infrastructure business, where he played a significant role in shaping technical strategy and customer solutions. In his new capacity, Long will be responsible for leading Orro's technology agenda across the nation, focusing on aligning innovation with customer outcomes and market opportunities. He takes over from Michael van Rooyen, who is stepping down after two years with the company.

Matthew Maw has been appointed as Group Executive, Delivery Transformation. Maw has a seasoned background in technology, with extensive experience in cloud, infrastructure, and operations. Before joining Orro, Maw held senior positions at Nutanix, VMware, Cisco, and Tatts Group. In his new role, he will be in charge of the continued evolution of Orro's delivery model, placing emphasis on operational excellence and scalable transformation.

Orro's Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Greengarten, stated that these appointments are central to Orro's strategy of aligning deep technical leadership with delivery excellence. "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. 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 further commented, "These appointments reflect the strength of leadership we have within Orro. They ensure we continue to deliver on our promise of being a truly differentiated technology partner across networks, cloud, security and critical infrastructure." He also extended gratitude to Michael van Rooyen for his contributions, stating, "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. We wish Michael all the best in his next role and thank him for his immeasurable contribution to Orro."

These executive changes come as Orro aims to enhance its capacity and capability in delivering managed services for enterprises and government, focusing heavily on networks, cloud, security, and critical infrastructure.