Cirrus : McAtee joins Cirrus Networks as WA State Manager

HIGHLIGHTS

• Proven track record of growth
• Significant industry experience and network
• Important services lead strategy

Cirrus Networks Holdings Limited ('Cirrus' or the 'Company') (ASX: CNW) is pleased to announce former Data#3 State Manager Glenn McAtee has joined the group as WA State Manager.

Experienced proven track record

Glenn joins the Cirrus executive team after almost six years with Data#3 in Western Australia. As their state manager, Glenn delivered excellent results in his time at Data#3 including over 300% growth, increasing staff 7 fold and delivering a number of significant contracts. He has over 30 years experience in the industry and has a proven track record in driving sustainable growth through innovative solutions.

Speaking about his new role Glenn stated:

'I am delighted to be joining Cirrus at such an exciting time in the organisation. Having established a reputation to design, deliver and manage innovative value based solutions for clients, I am confident we can continue the success as a market leader in WA. With exceptional staff and a can do culture we will continue to drive growth and increase market share in WA.

After delivering another record result in FY17, the Western Australian business continues to be the engine room of growth and innovation for the group. This is a key hire for Cirrus as it strategically focuses on service based solutions delivering clients value into the future.

Talking on the appointment Cirrus managing director Matt Sullivan stated:

'We are excited to have someone of Glenns' calibre join the executive team. Having worked with Glenn at L7 Solutions and seen his success at Data#3 we are very confident he will grow and develop the WA business into the leading services and managed services player in the region. This is a key appointment for Cirrus as we become the next generation IT and Managed Services provider of choice.

Glenn will commence on 11 October reporting directly to Matt Sullivan.

For further comment and information

Mr Matt Sullivan Mr Matt Green
Managing Director Chief Financial Officer

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www.cirrusnetworks.com.au

About Cirrus:

Cirrus Networks Holdings Limited (ASX: CNW) is an innovative IT solutions provider who works with businesses to understand their technological needs and implement world leading solutions that are both cost effective and provide long term operational gain. The diverse reach of Cirrus means the company is able to provide a wide range of solutions including:

• Data Centre and Cloud;
• Convergence;
• Storage;
• Data management (including big data);
• Network design and optimisation;
• Business continuity;
• End user computing;
• Unified communications and IP Telephony;
• High quality IT Service Management, Consulting and Project Management services.

Excellent service and an innovative, holistic approach has seen Cirrus quickly grow an extensive base of blue chip clients across industry sectors. The rapid expansion of Cirrus awarded the company second place for the fastest growing 'Rising Star' technology company as well as second place at Deloitte Australia's Technology Fast 50 Awards.

The Cirrus offering was strengthened further in 2015 with the acquisition of Perth-based IT Solutions Provider, L7 Solutions. Since then, an assertive national expansion strategy has enabled Cirrus to establish a robust Eastern states presence with the formation of an office in Canberra and the recent acquisition of Melbourne based IT Provider, NGage Technology Group.