Channel-focused communications company, 3CX, just announced an update to its leadership team. The company, known for developing an open-standards software IP PBX to replace proprietary PBXs, will be bringing Stefan Walther in as a new Chief Executive Officer. Walther will be taking the role from Nick Galea, the founder and former CEO of 3CX. Going forward, Galea will be taking the position of CTO in the company instead.
In a press release about the leadership change, Galea commented that after founding 3CX and building it from the ground up to the point of having 250,000 customers, he thinks it’s time for some new perspectives to help push 3CX to the next level. Stefan Walther comes to 3CX with extensive experience in the marketplace, and he has been a part of the company’s success from day one according to Galea. Additionally, Nick believes that moving to the CTO role will give him more time to focus on building the product.
The Next Step for 3CX
During his time as CEO, Galea grew the business and its global presence by opening 12 offices across various locations, including the UK, Cyprus, Germany, Dubai, Italy, and the USA. Throughout the years leading the company, Nick has made a huge contribution to a number of international and prestigious awards for 3CX, including the best ICT product of 2018, UK Comms Business Award for channel solution of the year, and an award for best practices in innovation and performance from Frost and Sullivan.
Stefan Walther has also been with 3CX for a number of years. He joined the company in 2008 as a Support Engineer, and later got a promotion to Head of Support before he became COO. Walther has been responsible for leading various global operations, including quality assurance measures, product vision, and community development. The 3CX team is confident that Walther will be able to continue driving Galea’s vision forward.
Getting Ready to Lead 3CX
When speaking about his new position in the company, Walther said that it is a privilege to have been chosen as the next CEO for the brand. Stefan is looking forward to working with “great people and a remarkable product” going forward, and he noted that he and his team will continue to deliver best-in-class solutions for communication to 3CX’s customers.
With Walther at the helm, 3CX plans to continue strengthening its market position in the future, and Stefan also thanked Founder Nick Galea for the trust he has shown him over the years, and the new opportunity he has offered now.
