GNS Announces Senior Appointments

Maritime navigation services group Global Navigation Solutions (GNS) announced the appointments of Phil Stothard as Chief Information Officer and Kieron Abernethy as Chief Revenue Officer. Both assume their roles with immediate effect.

Phil Stothard joins GNS from banking and payment solutions provider ACI.  Phil has over 25 years’ experience of IT development, leading teams and delivering global solutions for organizations such as HSBC and Accenture. Phil has particular expertise in data and information systems and has a track record of delivering value to internal and external clients from the solutions he has designed and delivered. 

Kieron Abernethy’s previous roles include, UK Managing Director of NCR Ltd; Chief Operating Officer for Moneybox plc which floated in 2004 and Sales Director of ReD which was sold to ACI in 2014.  Kieron has led operational and strategic sales teams in the U.K. and internationally.