(Ely, UK) GRC International (“GRCI”), a leading provider of IT governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) solutions, has announced the appointment of Ken Berryman as interim CEO, taking over from founder Alan Calder, who will continue to serve as an advisor to the Group. This leadership transition comes at a pivotal time for GRCI as the company embarks on its next chapter of growth following its recent take-private transaction in partnership with Bloom Equity Partners.
Ken Berryman, leveraging a 25+ year career in the tech industry, is set to lead GRCI through its next phase of growth and innovation. Reflecting on this new assignment, Ken commented, “GRCI is home to an incredibly talented team, and I’m focused on helping the company continue to deliver a wide range of GRC solutions to both existing and new clients. I’m particularly excited about innovating across the full range of services that we can offer, providing our clients with a one-stop shop for all their GRC needs. I’m excited about the future of GRCI as a world-leading provider of GRC solutions.”
GRCI, known for its comprehensive range of consultancy services, training programs, and software solutions, is uniquely positioned to address key IT and cybersecurity compliance needs for organizations across the UK, Europe, and North America. These include frameworks such as ISO 27001, the GDPR, and the PCI DSS, and emerging regulations like DORA.
About GRCI
Founded in 2002, GRCI is a market leader in IT and cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance solutions. GRCI provides consultancy services, training, tools, and software solutions to address a wide range of compliance needs. These include established frameworks such as ISO 27001 and the GDPR, as well as emerging regulations like DORA. Headquartered in the UK, GRCI serves customers across the UK, EU, and US.
About Bloom Equity Partners
Bloom Equity is a leading technology-focused private equity firm headquartered in New York City, currently deploying capital from Bloom Equity Partners Fund I. Bloom Equity is leveraging decades of investing and operating experience to rapidly unlock transformational growth and deliver superior returns to its investment partners and management teams. Investing exclusively in lower-middle-market software and tech-enabled business services companies, Bloom Equity drives enduring market value by partnering closely with founders and management teams, injecting capital to unlock growth, and providing operational resources and expertise to enable meaningful step-change to businesses.
Press contact (GRCI):
Cameron Troake
Head of Marketing
GRC International
Email: ctroake@grci.group