LANGSTONE, South Wales — 25th November 2024 — de Novo Solutions, a multi-award-winning Welsh technology company specialising in delivering personalised, data-driven digital experiences across Finance, Procurement, HR, and Payroll functions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Shilham as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 25th November 2024. Paul brings a wealth of experience in financial leadership that will be instrumental in driving de Novo’s strategic growth and operational excellence.
In his new role, Paul will deliver the financial insights and structure needed to maintain the organisation’s impressive growth trajectory in both existing and emerging sectors. He will focus on providing transparency and support to enable informed decisions that contribute to de Novo’s ongoing success.
Paul joins de Novo from the Institute for Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (IAAPS), where he served as Head of Finance for three years. At IAAPS, a global leader in zero-carbon propulsion research and a subsidiary of the University of Bath, he led financial strategy to support the organisation’s mission of accelerating sustainable technology adoption. Prior to IAAPS, Paul was Head of Financial Planning and Analysis at HiETA Technologies, where he shaped financial strategies for the company’s expansion in advanced manufacturing solutions.
As a Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Paul brings high financial acumen to de Novo, with experience in strategic financial planning, capital allocation, operational efficiency, and leadership in high-growth sectors.
Tim Warner, Chairman of de Novo Solutions, stated: “We’re delighted to welcome Paul to our executive leadership team at this crucial time in our journey. His wealth of experience in financial leadership, especially in the innovative technology world, aligns perfectly with our growth ambitions. Paul’s insights will be key as we explore new opportunities and continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in delivering outstanding digital solutions. I’m confident that his expertise and vision will help take de Novo to the next level.”
Mark Sweeny, Founder and Chief Executive of de Novo Solutions, stated: “Really looking forward to Paul joining and becoming part of the #wearedenovo team. He is very much the final piece of the Executive jigsaw. Our plans are extensive for the company as we continue to grow in a sustainable way, creating opportunities for our staff, customers, and business partners. Paul’s extensive financial experience will allow him to play a key role as we build not only a great UK technology company but also a great Welsh business”.
Paul Shilham, CFO of de Novo Solutions, commented: “I’m excited and honoured to step into the role of CFO at de Novo. Being part of this incredible journey is a fantastic opportunity, and I look forward to sharing fresh ideas with the team as we explore new strategies for continued success. I truly appreciate the trust that Mark and the leadership team have placed in me, and I’m committed to upholding the high standards they’ve set.”
Headquartered in Langstone, Newport South Wales, de Novo Solutions is at the forefront of digital innovation within today’s fast-moving experience economy. Since its launch in 2021, the company has introduced a range of pioneering solutions to the market, including its industry cloud solutions, ‘Odyssea™’, its next generation managed services offering, ‘Value as a Service™ [VaaS™]’ and its advanced software testing services, ‘Testing as a Service™ (TaaS™)’, for Oracle Cloud and ServiceNow applications.
