Chris Bayne

Chris Bayne is a Non Executive Director at Ideagen who joined the company's board in July 2022.12 He brings extensive experience in the software industry, particularly in scaling and growing technology businesses.

Career Background

Chris Bayne has a long and successful career in the software sector:

• He founded Armstrong Consultants in 1993, which was later acquired by Access Group in 2008.34
• After the acquisition, he held various leadership roles at Access Group, including Managing Director and CEO.3
• He served as CEO of Access Group from March 2011 until recently, overseeing the company's significant growth and expansion.34

Current Roles

In addition to his position at Ideagen, Chris Bayne holds several other non-executive director roles:

• Non Executive Director at Unit4 (since July 2021)3
• Non Executive Director at insightsoftware (since January 2021)3

Expertise and Achievements

Chris Bayne is known for:

• Driving growth and leading private equity investment rounds at Access Group, helping it become one of the largest and fastest-growing UK-headquartered SaaS software companies.4
• Expertise in sales, management, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A).4
• Leading global expansion, particularly into the Asia Pacific region.4

Leadership Style

As a leader, Chris Bayne focuses on:

• Inspiring and leading teams while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.4
• Balancing results-driven leadership with creating a positive work environment where employees can thrive and enjoy their work.4

Chris Bayne's appointment to Ideagen's board is seen as a valuable addition, bringing his extensive experience in scaling software businesses and his sector knowledge to support Ideagen's growth plans.2