Kinly Announces Leadership Transition: Tom Martin to Become CEO and Ken Scaturro to Join the Board

Ken Scaturro, CEO of Yorktel Kinly and Tom Martin, CSO of Yorktel Kinly (1)We’re pleased to announce that Chief Operating Officer, Tom Martin, will become Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2027. Current CEO, Ken Scaturro, will transition from his executive role and join Kinly's Board of Directors. Tom will continue to build on our global strengths, with a focus on workplace intelligence and next-generation managed services 

Under Scaturro's leadership, Kinly completed the transformational combination of Kinly and Yorktel, creating one of the industry's leading global workplace experience and managed services providers. Having successfully led the organization through this significant merger and integration, Scaturro will join the Board of Directors, where he will continue to support key customer and partner relationships, contribute to Kinly's long-term strategic vision, and provide operating guidance and oversight. Scaturro will continue to work closely with Martin until the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition.

Ken Scaturro said: "It has been a great privilege to serve as Kinly’s CEO during this crucial phase of the company’s history. Working alongside such talented colleagues, customers, and partners, I am incredibly proud of what we've achieved together and the strong foundation we've built for the future. As I transition to the Board of Directors, I’m delighted to hand over the CEO role to Tom Martin. While my position is changing, my commitment to Kinly’s success and future remains firm, and I’m excited to help shape our next chapter."

Martin was previously the CEO of Kinly prior to its merger with Yorktel. He has since served as its Chief Operating Officer, playing a central role in integrating the two organizations and developing the company's worldwide operating platform.

Tom Martin said: "Kinly has built a unique global platform, exceptional customer relationships, and a talented team that consistently delivers for clients around the world. As collaboration technology continues to advance, we have an opportunity to help customers extract even greater value from their investments through innovative services, workplace intelligence, and operational excellence. I look forward to accelerating our momentum and delivering enhanced business outcomes for our global customers."

Under Martin’s leadership, Kinly will continue to strengthen its global managed services platform, expand its workplace technology capabilities, and broaden its expertise across emerging technology domains. With a unified global organization and the ability to deliver at scale, Kinly is ideally placed to serve as a trusted strategic partner to customers navigating AI-driven collaboration technology landscapes.

Carlo Padovano, Partner, One Equity Partners, said: "I’d like to thank Ken for his exceptional leadership and contribution to Kinly. Ken played a critical role in successfully combining Yorktel and Kinly and building the solid foundation the company has today. I’m pleased that he will continue to support us as a member of our Board. I’m also delighted to welcome Tom into his new role. Tom has deep knowledge of our customers, operations, culture, and a proven track record of execution. He is uniquely positioned to lead Kinly through its next phase of growth, innovation, and value creation." 

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