3 days ago
Chris Teeling named Chief Executive Officer of Arlo Software
Arlo Software has announced the appointment of Chris Teeling as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Chris Teeling will be based at Arlo Software's headquarters in Petone, Wellington, and will lead the company's plans for global expansion. Arlo Software currently has offices in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and North America, and its training management platform is used by thousands of training providers around the world.
Leadership experience
Teeling brings extensive leadership experience from the software as a service sector, having previously held executive roles at Xero and Lawvu. At these companies, he was involved in driving international expansion and business growth.
His appointment was confirmed by Allan Dawson, Chair of the Arlo Board. Dawson highlighted both his leadership qualities and experience within the SaaS sector, stating: "Chris is a visionary and results-driven leader who deeply understands the SaaS space. He brings not only commercial excellence and global strategic acumen but also a passion for building values-led organizations that empower people and customers alike. His appointment marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Arlo."
Teeling's immediate remit as CEO will be to lead Arlo's international growth strategy, utilising his background in working with high-growth global software businesses.
Company background
The Arlo platform is a training management solution supporting the needs of professional training providers. The company reports that its platform has reached more than 7.5 million learners and has facilitated over USD $3 billion in training sales.
With a client base across several continents, Arlo Software is focused on further increasing its presence in the professional training market and supporting providers worldwide as they deliver learning at scale.
CEO priorities
In his first public statement following the appointment, Teeling commented on his new role and the direction he intends to take. He said: "I'm thrilled to be joining Arlo at such a pivotal time. This company has an incredible foundation – an exceptional product, a passionate team, and a meaningful purpose to revolutionize professional training globally. I look forward to working with the board, team, and customers to take Arlo to new heights."
Teeling's previous roles have focused on scaling businesses internationally, which aligns with Arlo's objective of further growth in global markets. The company's leadership notes that it is set to accelerate its international strategy under his guidance.
Market overview
The market for professional training software remains active as organisations globally invest in upskilling and development offerings. Arlo Software positions itself as a solution that handles a variety of administrative and operational tasks for training providers, aiming to simplify processes from course creation through to delivery.
The company stated that it is committed to supporting both training organisations and learners as demands evolve in the sector.
Chris Teeling's tenure as Chief Executive Officer will begin this month as Arlo Software continues its strategic priorities and expansion initiatives.
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