He was previously global commercial director for Sage One from November 2013 through September this year. Jim Scott (Newcastle upon Tyne), who had been with Sage since March 1997, became VP of global partner programs last month. He was Managing Director, SMB UK and Ireland for six months this year and earlier was European strategy director for small business and led the accountants' division. Hémeric de Saint Chamas (Paris area) became VP of global product marketing, pricing and services, also in the month of Halloween. Neil Morgan (London) joined Sage in February as EVP of global digital marketing. While we're at it, Neil Perkins (Newcastle) became managing director of the U.K. and Ireland in February. Another October promotion was that of Florent Pannequin to become head of international and large accounts sales. But wait there are more 2015 hires, so check LinkedIn. Steve Kelly has had an impact since joining a year ago.