Richards joins as Logica CCO

IT and business services provider, Logica, has appointed Bill Richards as its first Chief Client Officer (CCO) in Australia.

In the new role, Richards will direct and deliver consulting and IT services – smart networks, smart infrastructure, asset management, information management, application development and managed services - to the company’s client base.

Richards said Logica's clients constantly faced change and an ongoing drive for greater receptiveness, transparency, security and competence.

“Our daily dialogue with [them] constantly explores new technologies and better business processes,” he said.

The CCO will report directly to the CEO of Logica Asia-Pacific and Australia, Colin Holgate.

“This new position has been created to expand our alliance with key clients,” he said.

Richards has been with Logica since 2000. In his most recent role, he concentrated on sales and project delivery within Logica’s managed services section.

Prior to Logica, he worked insales and service delivery focused positions within the IT and telecoms industry, including the position of Outsourcing Manager for MITS.

Richards graduated with a diploma of applied science from RMIT University, Melbourne.