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Columbus Appoints Chris Mean as CEO for US and UK

PRIVATESep 03, 2025

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Columbus

Chris Mean
cmea@columbusglobal.com
CopenhagenManufacturingInformation TechnologyE CommerceCRMConsultinginformation technology & services

Description

Chris Mean, previously CEO for Columbus UK, is now taking on the additional role of CEO for Columbus US to strengthen transatlantic collaboration. This strategic move is expected to enhance customer value and drive growth in both markets.

Quick answer

Columbus Appoints Chris Mean as CEO for US and UK (September 3, 2025). Columbus is based in Copenhagen, Capital Region Of Denmark, Denmark.

Who is the new Chief Executive Officer at Columbus?
Columbus named Chris Mean Chief Executive Officer, announced September 3, 2025.
What did Columbus announce on September 3, 2025?
Chris Mean, previously CEO for Columbus UK, is now taking on the additional role of CEO for Columbus US to strengthen transatlantic collaboration. This strategic move is expected to enhance customer value and drive growth in both markets.
What does Columbus do?
Columbus is a consultancy company helping organisations drive business value by defining, executing, and evolving the entire business.
Where is Columbus based?
Columbus is based in Copenhagen, Capital Region Of Denmark, Denmark.
Which similar companies made leadership changes around the same time?
Solutions360 (October 14, 2025), Engageware (September 3, 2025), Rackspace Technology (September 3, 2025) and Zones (September 2, 2025) also announced leadership changes within 45 days of Columbus.

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Company Information

Company

Columbus

Location

6 Lautrupvang

Copenhagen, Capital Region Of Denmark, Denmark

About

Columbus is a consultancy company helping organisations drive business value by defining, executing, and evolving the entire business. By delivering digital value through human intelligence, we enable our customers to innovate and grow. With more than 1,500 employees, we guide our customers through their digital transformation and deliver lasting value within the manufacturing, retail and distribution, food, and life sciences industries. We advise, implement, and manage business-critical solutions within Cloud Services, ERP, Data & AI, Digital Commerce, Business Process Automation, Enterprise Information Management, Cybersecurity and more. With headquarters in Denmark and a global presence, we ensure local delivery of our services on a global scale.

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