FluidOne appoints Paul Kahn as CEO as Russell Horton steps down after 7.5 years of growth
Cloud Solutions provider FluidOne has appointed Paul Kahn as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Russell Horton who is stepping down after 7.5 years leading the company’s strategic growth. Horton will support the handover process before officially departing on 8 December 2025, and will remain as an investor in the business.
Russell Horton, outgoing CEO, stated:
“When I joined FluidOne in 2018, I saw a clear opportunity to take the quality foundations we had in connectivity and mobile and transform the business into a comprehensive connected cloud solutions provider. I’m proud of what we’ve built together: a high-quality business that delivers real value to customers, a culture that people want to be part of, and a platform built to last. I remain an investor in FluidOne and I’m excited to watch the next phase unfold.”
Under Horton’s leadership since April 2018, FluidOne has grown from a small connectivity business to a £100m+ secure connected cloud solutions provider serving 2,200 business customers across the UK, with services spanning Cyber Security, IT Services, AI, Connectivity, Mobile and Unified Communications.
The company has successfully completed and integrated nine strategic acquisitions, navigated significant market challenges, and maintained one of the highest Net Promoter Scores in the UK market, demonstrating consistent customer satisfaction and service excellence.
Paul Kahn: Proven track record in scaling technology businesses
Paul Kahn joins FluidOne with an exceptional track record in leading large-scale technology, engineering and services businesses through complex transformations and delivering sustainable growth.
Most recently, Kahn served as President of Government Solutions International at NYSE-listed Fortune 500 company KBR Inc. In this role he oversaw operations in defence, critical national infrastructure, sustainable energy, and technical consulting.
Prior to KBR, Kahn was President of Communications and Connectivity at FTSE 250 Cobham PLC, departing on completion of the successful public-to-private transaction by Advent International.
Paul Kahn, incoming CEO, commented:
“I’m delighted to be joining FluidOne at such an exciting point in its development. Russell and the team have built a business with excellent foundations, strong customer relationships, a service portfolio bringing together secure connectivity, IT, cyber, unified comms and AI, and a culture that clearly delivers for customers.
My immediate focus is on listening and learning, understanding the business, our customers, and the team. I’ll be working closely with the senior leadership team to refine our strategy for the next phase of growth while maintaining the customer service excellence that FluidOne is known for.”
FluidOne has stated that the company’s commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and building long-term partnerships will remain unchanged as the company enters this new leadership phase.
