IT firm Extech Cloud appoints Nicky Conboy to chief operating officer

Mid Sussex girl, Nicki, joined the company when she was introduced by a friend and was appointed as the new office administrator.

When she joined, the company consisted of four engineers, two directors and herself. Today, the team has successfully expanded to 42.

In her first role Nicki became the ‘go to’ person and quickly started to expand the role taking on new challenges. During this time the company grew through two acquisitions and Nicki successfully completed a number of projects helping the company to transition to where they are now.

For five years prior to joining Extech Cloud Nicki worked for Lloyds Bank participating in a lean transformation, which proved invaluable to her new job.

Her career has progressed with an enviable record of personal self development and she won Rising Star at the MD Hub Awards.

Despite her success it has not always been easy for Nicki. A few years into her tenure at Extech Cloud an old back injury reared its head, making life very difficult. Unfortunately, surgery did not resolve the issue, and director Andrew Hookway recommended a gym in Lindfield.

Ongoing work with the gym helped massively along with a special standing desk provided by the company and ongoing support during treatment.

Nicki is now pain-free and enjoys challenges like obstacle course racing and even hiking up Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa with her partner Richard whom she met at Extech.

Nicki told the Middy: “I’ve watched the company blossom and seen the way technology has revolutionised business.

"It’s been fantastic to be a part of that and my new role will continue to impact on that growth.

"Support from the company and directors has been amazing – I really consider Extech Cloud to be my second family."