Xceptor, the financial sector’s leading data automation platform provider, today announced the appointment of Nikki Feare as Chief HR Officer. Nikki brings almost 20 years of experience in HR within technology firms, including roles at O2, Tableau Software, and, most recently, as VP Employee Success EMEA at Salesforce.

Nikki will help drive Xceptor’s global expansion as the business builds for scale and takes responsibility for operational and executive HR functions, using her deep experience of developing high-performance, inclusive, and values-driven organisations.

Commenting on her new role, Nikki Feare said: “I’m delighted to be joining Xceptor at a period of high growth and expectation. I’m passionate about seeing individuals and teams excel and am excited at the prospect of working with a committed group of leaders and an amazing product. By driving a people strategy that adds measurable value to the business and empowers our people to deliver exceptional service to our clients, Xceptor can consolidate its position as true industry leaders.

Xceptor also offers enormous appeal to professionals with financial services and technology experience, given its status in data automation, boosted by one of the most transformational platforms in the sector. I’m confident we can use this appeal to accelerate current growth and help scale our team to match the company's global ambitions.”

Michiel Verhoeven, Xceptor CEO, added: “It’s great to have Nikki join us at a time when our sustained growth makes Xceptor such an attractive proposition to new hires. Her skills, track record and vision will allow us to drive key strategic initiatives and further enhance our talent pool and culture. The creation of this new role within our executive team further demonstrates our commitment to ensuring Xceptor is a great place to work, where people aspire to be their best selves and are supported as such. I am delighted that someone with Nikki's leadership talent has decided to embark on Xceptor’s journey.”