tml Partners are proud to have partnered with RedCloud Technology to appoint a VP of Communications following the company’s listing on NASDAQ.

RedCloud Technology is a global technology business building intelligent infrastructure for global trade. Its platform connects manufacturers, distributors and retailers through digital trading networks, using AI and data intelligence to improve supply chain visibility, optimise inventory and facilitate more efficient trade.

The search was led by Ryan Fabian, Technology Lead at tml Partners.

The Challenge

Following its NASDAQ listing, RedCloud recognised the importance of establishing a more sophisticated global communications function to support its position as a publicly listed international technology business.

Working alongside James McCarthy, CMO, tml Partners was engaged to appoint a VP of Communications who could bring the experience and strategic capability required to operate within a listed environment.

The brief was particularly specific. RedCloud required an experienced communications leader who had successfully guided organisations through an IPO and subsequently built the communications infrastructure required to operate as a global public company.

The successful candidate needed to bring experience across corporate communications, investor-facing messaging, reputation management and stakeholder engagement, alongside the ability to operate at executive level within a fast-growing technology business.

The Strategy and Search Process

tml Partners was selected due to our dedicated practice depth in enterprise technology and our proactive executive search methodology, which identifies high-performing leaders who are not actively on the market.

• Rigorous Assessment: Candidates were evaluated against their ability to manage complex public-company stakeholder environments, their record of securing Tier 1 business and investor coverage, and their appetite for leading brave, unconventional brand campaigns.
• Brief Calibration and Competency Mapping: Working alongside RedCloud’s leadership, we defined the exact balance between investor relations capability, corporate media engagement, and high-growth B2B storytelling.
• Cross-Market Mapping: Rather than limiting the search to conventional tech PR channels, the search team mapped top-tier communications and brand leaders across high-growth AI scale-ups, listed SaaS providers, and established enterprise technology multinationals across the UK, Europe, and the US.

The Outcome

The search culminated in the successful appointment of Emma Ferns, who brought an impressive background across leading global technology businesses, including Criteo, Dell, Instructure and HireVue.

Her experience provided RedCloud with the senior communications expertise required to strengthen its global communications infrastructure and support the business through its next phase as a publicly listed organisation.

Testimonial

Emma Ferns, the successful candidate commented:

Working with Ryan during my job search was a genuinely positive experience. He took the time to understand my background and what I was really looking for, focusing on the right long-term fit rather than just placing a role.

Ryan was professional, responsive, and thoughtful throughout, offering clear guidance and helpful market insight at every stage.

Thanks to his support, I’ve stepped into a role I’m truly excited about. I’d highly recommend Ryan to anyone looking for a recruiter who is both diligent and genuinely invested in your success.”

About tml Partners

tml Partners are specialists in Executive Search and Professional Recruitment, with access to a global network of marketing, communications and commercial leaders. Our Consultancy and Professional Services team works with recruitment and consultancy businesses on senior marketing, commercial and go-to-market appointments across the UK, Europe and the US.

Whether you’re seeking interim or permanent solutions, or building an entire function from the ground up, our team has the expertise to support across sectors and locations.

To learn how tml Partners can help you, get in touch.