Expansion of business development team into Europe and MEA

[NEW YORK, NY/March 20, 2024] Lumenalta, a leader in custom software development, announces a significant milestone in its growth journey with the expansion of its business development team into Europe and MEA. Demonstrating Lumenalta’s continued commitment to the European and MEA market, this move marks a strategic decision to broaden Lumenalta’s global footprint and cater to the increasing demand for its cutting-edge solutions outside of the US.

Already with a robust digital solutions, data engineering, software development, and design services footprint on the continent, the addition of the business development arm will facilitate greater formation of strategic partnerships with European and MEA companies, enhance business collaboration opportunities, and help to navigate diverse regulations and compliance requirements more effectively. 

Lumenalta’s new Europe and MEA team will be based out of Amsterdam and led by Paul Arkenbout, managing director and business development lead of Europe and MEA. Arkenbout’s extensive experience in fostering strategic partnerships and driving growth in ICT and HR solutions aligns seamlessly with Lumenalta's strategic vision.

At Lumenalta, Arkenbout plans to utilize the experienced team of senior engineers, product analysts, designers and business and security analysts to focus on delivering tailored technology that helps companies find their edge and create new standards within their industries.

“We are excited to welcome Paul Arkenbout to our team as we embark on this exciting journey of expanding our business development team into the European and MEA market. Paul’s leadership and industry knowledge in big data & AI solutions, digital realization, business intelligence, cloud/data storage, analytics, and systems architecture will be instrumental in driving our growth and delivering unparalleled value to our clients,” said Lumenalta’s President, Michael Hagler.

Arkenbout is a seasoned professional with passion for creating business impact using IT. Having a career spanning over three decades, Arkenbout has held key roles at renowned companies such as Hexaware Technologies, Mobiquity, Cambrige Technology Partners, and Randstad Holding, where he showcased his dynamic and innovative spirit. 

This expansion of the team follows the success of Lumenalta’s business in Europe in the logistics, tech, media and finance sectors, and marks an opportunity for Lumenalta to leverage its expertise and technological capabilities to serve a broader clientele across a wider range of industries in the European and MEA market.

Affirming their commitment to excellence in this growth phase, Michelle McFarland, Chief Operating Officer, said “Lumenalta’s business development team expansion into Europe and MEA aligns with our unwavering mission to drive big business impact through a faster and brighter path to digital transformation while always delivering greater care for our clients’ during the development process.”

Lumenalta’s Europe and MEA-focused growth underscores their commitment to global innovation and collaboration in digital transformation, positioning them to drive positive change in the tech ecosystem through strategic partnerships, knowledge exchange, and a customer-centric approach, delivering unparalleled value for their clients’ growth and success.

Lumenalta is a leading custom software development company specializing in value-creating solutions. Since 2000, the company has been at the forefront of innovation, delivering more than 600 accelerated and impactful software solutions to clients in highly competitive environments.

Whether your business seeks technology innovation through software development solutions, application modernization, or total digital transformation services, Lumenalta can illuminate the possibilities by pairing your industry experience with their technical acumen.

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