Node4, a leading AI Business Solutions and Managed Service Provider, today announces the appointment of Neil Muller as Group Chief Executive Officer and Patrick De Smedt as Non-Executive Chair. These appointments strengthen Node4's leadership as the business enters its next phase of growth, with a clear focus on helping customers achieve more through secure, connected and intelligent technology. Muller brings extensive experience leading and transforming technology services organizations, having previously served as CEO of Digital Space and Daisy Group and spent 20 years at Computacenter UK&I, including as Managing Director.
Node4 appoints Neil Muller as Group CEO and Patrick De Smedt as Non-Executive Chair.
Muller previously served as CEO of Digital Space and Daisy Group, with 20 years at Computacenter UK&I including as Managing Director.
De Smedt previously served as Chair of Nasstar, KCOM Group plc, EMIS Group plc, and Microsoft EMEA, and currently chairs Bytes Technology Group plc.
Node4 is within the top 1% of Microsoft Inner Circle partners with 1,100 experts supporting 1,700 UK businesses.
Providence Equity Partners remains fully committed to supporting Node4's next phase of growth and value creation.
Node4 was founded in 2004 and delivers Azure Expert MSP capabilities on UK-sovereign infrastructure.
"I'm thrilled to be joining Node4," said Neil Muller. "What stood out to me was the combination of deep technical capability across the team and a genuine commitment to customers and people. Node4's position within the top 1% of Microsoft Inner Circle partners gives us a powerful foundation to build from. There's a real opportunity here to scale the business while staying agile, original and firmly customer-focused."
Muller's focus will be on sharpening the company's strategy and further enhancing its AI-augmented managed services platform, alongside ERP, CRM and data analytics solutions that support organisations to operate securely, efficiently and at scale.
"Node4 is a business with a clear sense of purpose and a strong track record," said Patrick De Smedt. "From its origins in Derby to becoming a nationwide organisation supporting more than 1,700 customers, its growth has been built on meeting real customer needs and investing in talented people. I'm delighted to be joining at this point in the journey and to be working alongside Neil and the leadership team, as Node4 continues to evolve in a fast-moving and competitive market."
De Smedt succeeds Chris Woodhouse as Non-Executive Chair. Chris steps down following a successful tenure, during which he supported Node4's growth and integration journey. De Smedt will provide strategic oversight and governance, working closely with the executive team to guide Node4's long-term direction. He brings deep experience in scaling technology businesses and a strong understanding of the Microsoft ecosystem.
Michaël Vervisch, Managing Director at Providence Equity Partners, added: "Node4 has a strong platform, a high-quality team and a customer-led strategy, which together have driven consistent growth. We are delighted with the appointments of Neil and Patrick, whose combined experience and leadership will help guide the business through its next phase of growth and value creation. Providence remains fully committed to supporting the business as it continues to scale, innovate and deliver outstanding outcomes for customers."
About Node4
Node4 is a UK leader in secure, AI‑powered cloud and managed service platforms. Founded in 2004, today the company supports 1,700 UK businesses across the private and public sectors, with a nationwide team of 1,100 experts. Its integrated portfolio spans AI business solutions, cloud and hybrid platforms, security, data and analytics, ERP expertise, and 24/7 managed services, all delivered on UK‑sovereign infrastructure. As an Azure Expert MSP and long‑standing Microsoft Inner Circle member, Node4 combines deep Microsoft capability with true end‑to‑end ownership.
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