He told TheBusinessDesk.com yesterday [23 January 2025] that his decision to leave the Manchester-based business was entirely his and added it was time for him to look at new opportunities. He was keen to explore new opportunities in AI, he said.

According to a post on his LinkedIn profile, Swan said: “It’s been an epic adventure, and one that’s taught me so much. But I’m ready to explore again; learn new things and write a fresh chapter. 

“Fortunately, I can step away confident the business is in safe hands under [private equity firm] MonacoSol’s ownership, with Mark Rothwell at the helm.”

Rothwell was appointed CEO in September last year, succeeding interim CEO Ollie Beaton, who stepped in following the departure of Ashley Sellar in May.

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