A WREXHAM executive had been accepted into a community of world-class technology executives

Pete Hanlon, Chief Technology Officer at Moneypenny, has been accepted into Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for world-class technology executives.

Moneypenny based in Wrexham is the leading provider of telephone answering, outsourced calls, live chat and digital communications for thousands of businesses globally.

Pete was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors.

“We are honored to welcome Pete into the community,” said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils.

“Our mission with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world.”

As an accepted member of the Council, Pete has access to a variety of exclusive opportunities designed to help him reach peak professional influence.

He will connect and collaborate with other respected local leaders in a private forum. Pete will also be invited to work with a professional editorial team to share his expert insights in original business articles on Forbes.com, and to contribute to published Q&A panels alongside other experts.

Pete said: "I am thrilled to be invited to join the Forbes Technology Council as I have been a fan of Forbes throughout my career. I look forward to being able to actively support other tech leaders and to pass on my knowledge gained from identifying innovative customer centric technical solutions and discussing the future for communication technology. AI thinking is embedded within the Moneypenny organisation and we are the leading and most trusted partner to large and small businesses. Our People as a Service offer blends awesome team members superpowered by leading edge tech solutions to deliver seamless customer engagement outcomes.”