WSO2 Appoints UK and Ireland Country Manager to Drive AI-Driven Digital Transformation
WSO2, a global leader in open-source API management, integration and identity solutions, has today announced the appointment of Richard Evans as UK and Ireland Country Manager. With a career spanning over two decades in the technology sector, Richard brings vast experience in driving digital transformation across the enterprise software and cloud computing industries.
In his new role, Richard is responsible for leading strategic growth initiatives, fostering key partnerships and accelerating the adoption of WSO2’s AI-native developer and integration platforms for API management, integration, and identity and access management (IAM) across the UK.
“I am thrilled to be driving WSO2’s go-to-market strategy at a time when AI is transforming the digital landscape,” said Richard Evans. “WSO2’s commitment to open-source innovation and its comprehensive suite of AI-powered tools position us to effectively support UK organisations in navigating the complexities of digital transformation.”
Before joining WSO2, Richard held senior leadership roles at companies such as Red Hat, where he successfully led teams in delivering integration, API management, and enterprise architecture solutions to clients in the public and private sectors. His deep expertise in middleware, open-source technologies and customer-centric solution development makes him a trusted advisor to organisations undergoing complex digital transformations. Richard was responsible for building a new retail vertical business in the UK for Red Hat, working with software vendors, system integrators and customers to make Red Hat the de facto software in retail.
Over the years, WSO2 has established a strong presence in the UK by successfully working with clients across various sectors, including finance, telecommunications, utilities and retail, as well as by supporting the UK government’s digital strategy. The company’s open-source, cloud-enabled middleware platform has been crucial in delivering high-performance, flexible solutions that meet the demands of modern digital services.
