Mid-Week Tech News Roundup – November 3rd to November 7th 2025
04 Nov, 20256 minutesGodel Technologies Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of UK-based CTO Joe WolskiGo...
Godel Technologies Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of UK-based CTO Joe Wolski
Godel Technologies has announced the appointment of Joe Wolski as Chief Technology Officer, marking a key step in the company’s strategy to advance its digital engineering and AI capabilities.
Based in the UK, Wolski brings extensive experience in technology leadership, having previously held senior roles including Technical Director, Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Strategy Officer at ANS Group. He has also served in non-executive and advisory positions for several technology companies across Europe, contributing to innovation and growth at scale.
In his new role, Wolski will lead Godel’s digital and AI strategy, enhancing the company’s technical expertise to help clients navigate an evolving technology landscape. His remit includes driving advancements in AI, cloud solutions, and modern product delivery to improve resilience, scalability, and performance for Godel’s global customer base.
Commenting on his appointment, Wolski said:
“My goal is to help clients achieve better outcomes by leveraging AI, cloud, and modern product delivery, while ensuring resilience, speed, and scalability. Godel is recognised as a trusted partner, driven by the expertise and passion of its people. I look forward to helping shape its vision to lead in the era of Agentic AI and Web 4.0.”
Gareth Ainsworth, CEO of Godel Technologies, added:
“Joe has a strong record of leading technology teams in complex, regulated industries and scaling digital platforms. His appointment strengthens our leadership team and supports our goal to be the leading AI technology partner in the UK.”
The move forms part of Godel’s wider growth strategy as the company seeks to expand its customer base, deepen relationships, and accelerate its position as a leader in AI-driven digital engineering.
SmartStream Strengthens Executive Leadership Team with Key Appointments
SmartStream, a leading provider of data solutions for global financial institutions and enterprises, has announced two senior leadership appointments as part of its ongoing strategy to drive innovation, growth, and customer-centric transformation.
Jane Christopher joins as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), bringing more than 25 years of HR leadership experience in the technology sector. She will oversee SmartStream’s global HR function, focusing on employee engagement, leadership development, and building a high-performance culture. Christopher previously held multiple senior roles at Citrix, including Senior Director of HR Business Partnering for EMEA and APJ, and has also led HR initiatives at Panduit Europe Ltd and Fiserv across the EMEA region.
Thomas Steinborn has been appointed Chief Product Officer (CPO), leading SmartStream’s product strategy, roadmap execution, and cross-functional development efforts. Steinborn brings over 20 years of experience in product management and innovation, having held senior positions including SVP of Products at DataOps.live, CPO at Infoniqa, and VP of Products at Talend, where he oversaw data integration and governance solutions.
Both executives will report directly to CEO Akber Jaffer, joining a refreshed leadership team that has also recently added James Hollands as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
Commenting on the appointments, Jaffer said:
“These appointments mark a significant milestone in our journey. Each of these leaders brings exceptional expertise and vision to their roles, and together they will help accelerate our mission to unlock trusted and intelligent data insights for our customers. Combined with the recent appointment of James Hollands as CRO, these hires further strengthen our leadership team and strategic direction. This is an exciting time for SmartStream, with new talent and a clear vision for the future.”
The strengthened executive team underscores SmartStream’s focus on advancing its position in data management, AI/ML-driven insights, and financial operations technology as it continues to support clients across banking, capital markets, and fintech.
Natcap Strengthens Advisory Board with Sustainability Leader Anna Turrell
Nature intelligence provider Natcap has appointed Anna Turrell to its Advisory Board, adding nearly two decades of sustainability expertise across the consumer goods, retail, and consulting sectors.
Turrell most recently served as Chief Sustainability Officer at Decathlon, the world’s largest sporting goods retailer. Her career also includes leadership roles at Tesco, where she was Group Sustainability Director, and Nestlé, where she helped advance global sustainability initiatives.
During her time at Tesco, Turrell oversaw the Group’s sustainability strategy, co-chaired the Consumer Goods Forum’s Forest Positive Coalition, and played a key role in developing the Tesco-WWF partnership and the early framework for the Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).
At Natcap, she will advise on strategic direction and engage with clients across consumer goods and retail, helping to ensure the company’s data and reporting solutions remain at the forefront of nature and biodiversity intelligence.
Founded in 2018 by scientists at the University of Oxford, Natcap enables global organisations to measure, report, and act on nature-related risks and opportunities. Its science-based data platform and advisory services support businesses in enhancing supply chain resilience, meeting emerging regulations, and integrating nature into corporate strategy.
UK-Based Bexprt Partners with AWS to Drive AI and Cloud Innovation in Saudi Arabia
Bexprt, a UK-based, award-winning AI-driven digital transformation consultancy and AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner, has signed a multi-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate digital transformation, cloud modernization, and AI innovation across Saudi Arabia.
The agreement formalizes a collaboration built over three years, enabling Bexprt to deploy its Bex-Gen™ Agentic AI solutions and Enterprise AI platforms locally in the upcoming AWS Saudi Arabia Region, supporting faster cloud adoption and operational efficiency.
Founder and CEO Mohamed Hamdy said: “As a UK company bringing our AI expertise to Saudi Arabia, this partnership accelerates our customers’ cloud journeys, helping them scale from proof of concept to full production efficiently and resiliently.”
AWS Country Lead Saudi Arabia, Amr Almasri, added: “Partnering with a UK innovator like Bexprt strengthens the Kingdom’s AI and cloud ecosystem and supports its vision for a diversified, digital economy.”
Since opening its Riyadh office in 2022, Bexprt has invested in local talent, AI innovation, and joint programs with AWS, including industry-specific AI accelerators and skills enablement initiatives, reinforcing the global impact of a UK-grown consultancy.
Twenty First Group Secures Strategic Investment to Fuel Global Expansion and AI Innovation
London-based sports intelligence firm Twenty First Group (TFG) has strengthened its position as a global leader in sports data and advisory services with a new strategic investment from Alexander Square Partners and Richard Scudamore CBE, former Chief Executive of the Premier League.
The funding comes as TFG accelerates its international growth strategy, expands its TFG Labs innovation arm, and scales its AI-powered solutions across new sports and entertainment verticals. The investment represents a vote of confidence in TFG’s vision to become the world’s most trusted sports intelligence partner.
Founder and CEO Blake Wooster said:
"We are thrilled to welcome Richard and ASP as investors. Their support not only validates our vision but also positions us to take TFG’s global strategy to the next level."
David Symondson, Chairman of Alexander Square Partners, added:
"Blake and his team have built a business that sits at the perfect intersection of sport, tech, and data. We’re excited to support their next phase, particularly as they scale internationally and expand TFG Labs’ AI capabilities."
Richard Scudamore commented:
"The sports industry is evolving rapidly, and TFG’s combination of data, analytics, and strategic insight makes them uniquely positioned to help rights holders, investors, and operators seize the opportunities ahead."
TFG’s proprietary Intelligence Engine underpins its services across four areas: Performance Intelligence (optimising athlete and team performance), Competition Intelligence (structuring competitions for maximum fan engagement and commercial impact), Investment Intelligence (guiding investors through due diligence and strategy), and Fan Connection (leveraging predictive insights to build revenue-generating engagement).
With offices in London, Cluj, San Francisco, and Singapore, TFG is scaling its footprint globally while helping sports organisations unlock new commercial opportunities, improve performance, and strengthen fan engagement.
Ameba Named to Sifted’s Inaugural AI 100 List for Europe’s Most Promising AI Startups
London-based supply chain technology startup Ameba has been included in Sifted’s first AI 100 list, which recognises the most notable AI startups in Europe for 2025. The company is one of three firms in the supply chain and logistics sector to feature on the list.
Founded in 2023 by Cedrik Hoffmann and Craig Massie, Ameba develops an AI-driven platform aimed at improving operational efficiency in supply chain management. Its software integrates with existing workflows to provide visibility across materials, shipments, and operations, supporting faster decision-making and process optimisation.
The recognition follows the company’s early adoption in the European logistics and supply chain sector, where businesses face increasing pressures from market volatility, compliance requirements, and operational complexity.
Cedrik Hoffman, CEO and co-founder of Ameba, highlighted the focus on practical supply chain challenges, noting that legacy software systems were often not designed for operators. “Our aim is to build a tool that allows companies to manage supply chain processes more effectively while minimising the disruption of system changes,” Hoffman said.
Sifted’s AI 100 list is curated in partnership with N47 and seeks to identify companies demonstrating innovation and potential in AI applications across industries.
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