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Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Xtium's CFO on team-building and tech's competitive energy
This story was originally published on To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily newsletter. Jeanne Walters started college expecting to finish as a nurse but left as an accountant. Frustrated by how long she'd be taking science courses before she could start nurse training, Walters noticed how her accounting major roommate was learning what she needed for her chosen career much sooner. So, Walters added an accounting course to her schedule. She soon had the correct formula for an entirely new career path. Walters' role today as CFO of Xtium, a managed IT services provider, extends her deep experience with technology companies. The Xtium name itself has only been around since March; it's the result of a late 2024 merger between tech firms ATSG and Evolve IP. For her part, Walters has also been the CFO of both a private equity-owned enterprise mobility, telematics and business process automation company and a publicly traded health care technology organization. Before joining Xtium in 2021, Walters was CFO of a private equity-owned behavioral health services provider and briefly owned a healthy-eating franchise. Jeanne Walters CFO, Xtium First CFO position: 2004 Notable previous employers: TrueCore Behavioral Solutions Sage Ernst & Young This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity. JEANNE WALTERS: It's about having access to cutting-edge innovation while you're constantly learning. In many cases, we're not just selling the solution to customers, we're also implementing it within our organization. It's exciting to see the value firsthand. I also love being ahead of the curve and seeing the different types of technology available to businesses to improve efficiency and drive growth. I was intrigued when the company recruited me. The organization manages multiple facilities in Tennessee and Florida; residents are primarily adjudicated youth. I became very interested in the position once I met some of the people at the facility where I'd be working. It was a great experience, and I especially enjoyed interacting with the young people, but I eventually missed the energy and competitive drive to do better that comes with a private equity-owned technology company. I needed to get back in there and help businesses and employees grow. This successful California startup offering healthy eating options like smoothies and natural juices wanted to expand to the East Coast, where I am. The concept was a bit before its time for the East Coast, though. In addition, the franchisor expanded before it had the proper franchisee systems and support in place. So, I wasn't involved with it very long. But I learned so much from the experience that translates to where I'm at now. It helped me see what's required to have a successful business. For example, I grew to understand how important it is to know which vendor relationships are core to your success and why you must make sure you've got solid relationships with those organizations. I learned a lot about human resources, too, including why and how you need to build a great team. It's important to communicate, listen and explain why the acquisition or merger integration is occurring. It goes beyond the 'why,' though, to discussing what we have to do to make it successful. When you project a positive attitude and have patience so people understand the why and the how, they're excited about the opportunity for career growth. Still, it's hard, because with system integrations, there are staffing reorganizations and business process re-engineering. It's my job to be the rock and to be confident and honest. My ability to build great teams. It's strategic, and it's hard to do. Assembling the right team is like putting an intricate puzzle together. Once you get that right and have teams that work well together, their effectiveness in finance and their impact on the organization are incredible. They become leaders, drivers of change and information providers. I am a stickler about obtaining a CPA license and working in a public accounting environment. Experience in that discipline helps people understand how businesses run from top to bottom. It also teaches how to go through financial statements at a detailed level, how to analyze and why you need to look for positive and negative trends and drivers. You also get involved in many different industries, see great and horrible companies and witness successes and bankruptcies. It's a wonderful place to start a career. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
30-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
XTIUM Launches Direct Operations in Europe, Advancing Global MSP Leadership Backed by Decades of Experience
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- XTIUM, a next-generation Managed Services Provider (MSP) meeting the growing demands and challenges facing IT leaders, today announced the launch of its direct business operations across Europe under the XTIUM brand. Following the successful business combination of ATSG and Evolve IP earlier this year, the company is expanding its comprehensive suite of managed IT services to direct customers throughout the EMEA region. "By establishing direct operations in Europe, we're delivering on our promise to provide integrated, security-first managed services that enable organizations to focus on innovation and growth, regardless of their geographic location." Share The European expansion marks a significant milestone in XTIUM's global growth strategy, establishing Rotterdam as the company's EMEA headquarters. It enables direct customers across the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, the UK, and other European markets to access XTIUM's full portfolio of advanced IT services, extending beyond traditional cloud communications. Transforming from Communications Provider to Global MSP With roots dating back to the founding of Mtel in Rotterdam in 1999 and its acquisition by Evolve IP in 2017, XTIUM's European presence is built on decades of trusted customer relationships and technical excellence. Today's launch evolves that foundation into a unified, full-stack MSP experience. European customers who previously received unified communications and contact center services from Evolve IP will now benefit from XTIUM's expanded service portfolio, which includes cybersecurity solutions and Desktop as a Service (DaaS), launching in 2025. This will be followed by Gartner-recognized network management services and managed help desk solutions in 2026. 'This demonstrates our commitment to serving multinational enterprise customers as a truly global MSP,' said Russ Reeder, President & CEO of XTIUM. 'By establishing direct operations in Europe, we're delivering on our promise to provide integrated, security-first managed services that enable organizations to focus on innovation and growth, regardless of their geographic location.' Meeting Growing Demand for Integrated IT Services Leon Schuurmans, Managing Director of XTIUM EMEA, will lead the European operations from the Rotterdam headquarters, which houses 35 dedicated professionals, today already serving over 100 direct customers ranging from 100 to 3,500 employees across key verticals, including healthcare, financial services, retail, and business services. 'Research shows that customers want a single provider for all of their services,' said Leon Schuurmans. 'What we see is that communication services and IT services are becoming more and more integrated, and we are now able to facilitate those complete requirements. This evolution from a communications provider to a comprehensive MSP allows us to deliver the unified technology solutions our European customers need to stay competitive.' Strengthening Global MSP Leadership With over $230 million in combined revenue and serving more than 950,000 end-users across 1,700 global customers, XTIUM's European expansion reinforces its position as one of the largest privately-owned global MSPs. The company's EMEA team, comprising approximately 70 professionals, will be strategically divided between dedicated XTIUM direct services and shared support functions, ensuring specialized expertise for each business line. For existing direct customers in Europe, services, pricing, and support remain unchanged, with expanded IT service capabilities scheduled to roll out throughout 2025 and 2026. With decades of combined expertise and operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, XTIUM continues to lead the next generation of managed IT services, blending global scale with local delivery. For more information, visit About XTIUM XTIUM, formed through the combination of ATSG and Evolve IP, provides a modern, security-first approach to the managed IT services experience. Leveraging AI innovations, enterprise-grade cybersecurity, virtual desktops, unified communications, and more, XTIUM serves as a trusted partner to help businesses mitigate risk, enhance operational efficiency, and scale with confidence. For more information, visit or connect on LinkedIn. All trademarks recognized.
