Nearform has unveiled a new leadership structure and operating model as it seeks to strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving market for AI-enabled software development.
The company, which has spent the past 15 years helping large organisations modernise software systems, said the changes reflect growing demand from enterprises seeking technology platforms capable of adapting to increasingly AI-driven customer expectations.
Nearform has expanded its operational footprint through hubs in the United States, the UK and Ireland, supported by delivery teams across Europe and Brazil. The company said the structure is designed to place leadership and client-facing teams closer to key markets while maintaining access to global engineering expertise.
Ciaran Cosgrave, chief executive of Nearform, said the company’s growth had been built on providing senior-level engineering expertise and tackling complex technology challenges for large organisations. “AI is fundamentally changing how software is designed, built and operated,” he said. “Our focus has been on embedding those capabilities into the core of how we work rather than treating them as an add-on.”
To support its next phase of expansion, Nearform has appointed several senior executives with responsibility for commercial growth, AI strategy and communications.
Among the appointments is Corey Eastman, formerly of Thoughtworks, who joins as chief commercial officer and will oversee enterprise growth across sectors including financial services, telecommunications and retail. Colin Houlihan, whose previous experience includes roles at Unilever, McKinsey and Deloitte, has been appointed chief AI strategy and solutions officer, while former chief marketing officer Peri Kadaster becomes chief communications officer.
The company has also created the role of head of AI, appointing Cian Clarke to lead the integration of AI across engineering practices and client delivery.
The move reflects a broader trend among technology consultancies seeking to reposition themselves around artificial intelligence as enterprises move from experimentation towards large-scale deployment.
Nearform’s client base includes Lululemon, Sun Life, Travelex and the Government of Ireland, alongside organisations operating in highly regulated industries.
The company said its strategy remains focused on combining software engineering expertise with AI capabilities to address complex business challenges, as organisations increasingly seek partners capable of delivering practical commercial outcomes from emerging technologies.
Cosgrave said the latest changes were part of a long-term plan rather than a reaction to market enthusiasm around AI. “We’re building the AI services firm enterprises will depend on over the next decade,” he said, “by remaining engineering-led, outcome-focused and centred on solving real business problems.”
