Mission
Spotlighting the innovation – and societal impact – at the core of one of the UK’s most pioneering software companies.
WANdisco The experts in distributed computing
Used by over 5 million businesses worldwide, WANdisco’s technology is used by companies such as Intel, Nokia, Cisco and Walmart
The CEO David Richards has become a vocal spokesperson on the nationwide development of the UK’s digital economy
Campaign
WANdisco’s technology is used by over 5 million businesses worldwide, including Fortune 1000 companies such as Intel, Nokia, Cisco and Walmart. The CEO David Richards founded the business in 2005 and has since built into a firm with a market cap of more than £400m.
Seven Hills began working with David in 2011 as the firm prepared to list on the London Stock Exchange, helping articulate the vital role its technology plays across all industries.
Since then, David has become a vocal spokesperson on the nationwide development of the UK’s digital economy. He writes frequently for the likes of The Times, TechCrunch and Sifted on the issues shaping the enterprise agenda, from data regulation and talent development, to infrastructure and education. He is a passionate advocate for the development of the next generation and the skills necessary to support the UK’s growing tech sector. David is also a leading expert in the field of data and cloud computing, and drives the thought leadership agenda on how businesses can benefit from ethical and effective use of data.
WANdisco is shaping the future of data infrastructure with its groundbreaking LIVE DATA platform, enabling companies to finally put all their data to work for the business
WANdisco reports have spotlighted the role that emerging technologies are playing in transforming our cities, healthcare and financial markets. These have been launched at agenda-setting events in San Francisco, New York and London, with Seven Hills leading the creative concept, design and content creation.
WANdisco reports have spotlighted the role that emerging technologies are playing in transforming our cities, healthcare and financial markets
Momentum
Having thwarted a failed boardroom coup to reclaim his role as CEO, the Financial Times likened David to Apple founder Steve Jobs and Twitter’s Jack Dorsey. He is one of the most respected figures in UK technology and the business is thriving on the London Stock Exchange.
David joined the board of Tech Nation in 2018, where he uses his Silicon Valley experience to help accelerate the growth of the UK’s tech sector.
His work with WANdisco has seen the firm profiled by the FT, BBC, Bloomberg, Mail on Sunday, City AM, The Daily Telegraph and Forbes.
