La Fosse appoints tech leader as non-exec chair

La Fosse, a leading tech and transformation specialist, has strengthened its senior leadership with the appointment of Martin Leuw as non-executive chair.

Martin, former chief executive of IRIS Software Group, brings a track record of scaleup growth, having grown the business from £2 million to £50 million EBITDA and expanded its workforce from 100 to 1200 employees. 

He will work closely with La Fosse chief executive Ollie Whiting to drive the company’s next phase of expansion, focusing on growing market share and positioning La Fosse as a leading partner for technology-driven business transformation.

A serial entrepreneur and investor, Martin is a former EY Entrepreneur of the Year in technology and communication and currently runs Growth4Good, an impact investment firm focused on tech-for-good initiatives. 

He has also chaired several high-growth businesses, including Ground Control, which achieved a Queen’s Award for Enterprise under his leadership.

Martin said: “I’m thrilled to be joining La Fosse as chairman. 

“Throughout my career I have pioneered wide employee ownership and as a business which is majority owned by its employees, it is a perfect fit with my values and beliefs. 

“Having scaled numerous businesses, both as a chief executive and chair, I know the transformative impact that empowered teams can have on growth. 

“Right now, organisations urgently need agile tech skills to shape the future – and La Fosse is perfectly positioned as the go-to partner to deliver this. 

“La Fosse already has an award-winning track record, and the potential is enormous. 

“I’m looking forward to helping the team unlock and achieve this.” 

La Fosse is a purpose-driven recruitment specialist, connecting organisations with technology, digital, and transformation talent, supporting businesses from early-stage ventures to global enterprises.

Founder Simon La Fosse added: “I couldn’t be more delighted to welcome Martin to the business. 

“I’ve known him for many years and have huge respect for his commitment to impact investing, his entrepreneurial success, and his ability as a chair to guide and inspire ambitious organisations.

“Martin brings both wisdom and energy, and his track record of scaling purpose-driven businesses makes him a perfect fit for La Fosse. 

“We’re incredibly fortunate to have him on board for this next chapter.” 

Ollie Whiting, chief executive of La Fosse, added: “In our search for a new chair, we wanted someone who could support the executive board, senior leadership team, and wider business in unlocking our future potential.  

“From the outset, I was drawn to Martin’s distinguished career as a chief executive and chair of industry-leading, purpose-driven, often employee-owned businesses – a natural fit with our values.  

“Beyond the strong endorsements from former chief executives and founders, having worked closely with Martin, it became clear his expertise, energy and belief in our direction make him the right match for La Fosse. 

“I’m delighted to welcome him on board and excited to see what he, the team and the business can achieve together.” 

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