Richard Fern joins Forge Technologies as Sales Director

Richard Fern joins Forge Technologies as Sales Director

We are pleased to announce the arrival of Richard Fern as our Sales Director at Forge Technologies. With 30 years of experience in the IT sector across key management positions, Richard’s experience and extensive network will further strengthen our Sales strategy and contribute to the company’s growth.

Richard’s appointment comes at an exciting time as we prepare to expand our portfolio. His extensive experience in managing and developing both internal and external client facing sales personnel will be an asset as we grow our business. Richard studied at Leeds University where in 1994 he gained an honours degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Business. Before joining Forge Technologies, Richard’s most notable appointment was that of Sales Director at Ultima, where he spent 17 years leading their Sales Division.

“I’ve always had a great passion for IT because of its fast-paced nature and ever-changing landscape. I chose Forge Technologies due to its impressive technical services capability, its real-world knowledge and expertise regardingnew technologies such as AI and Cloud, and because of its size and agility, all coming together to create happy clients,” Richard comments. ”My number one priority upon arrival will be to ensure that the account teams are working closely with technical and delivery personnel to fully understand client requirements and deliver the correct business outcomes against them.”

“I’m delighted to welcome Richard to the team, and confident he’ll bring valuable insights to the business development strategy,” says Jason Osmond, CEO of Forge Technologies. “Richard has a wealth of knowledge in technology, business development and leadership that will be essential in driving the growth and success of Forge Technologies in today’s business landscape.“

If you have questions about Forge Technologies or want to speak more about the services we offer, please get in touch.

Jeremy Humphrey

About the author

Jez is Forge’s COO, leading the charge in streamlining operations across Design, Delivery, and Optimisation services. With a wealth of experience, he's helped revolutionise IT systems for major sectors like nuclear, defence, and justice, as well as countless commercial companies. Passionate about driving innovation, Jez ensures our clients thrive in today’s fast-paced digital world.

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