FluidOne appoints Paul Kahn as CEO as Russell Horton steps down after 7.5 years of growth

Leading secure connected cloud solutions provider strengthens leadership team as founder of growth strategy hands over to experienced technology executive. 

London, 12th November 2025 – FluidOne, one of the UK's leading secure connected cloud solutions providers, today announces that Paul Kahn has been appointed 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 8th December, and will remain as an investor in the business. 

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. 

Daniel Smith, Partner at Livingbridge, FluidOne's investment partner since 2019, commented: "Russell has been instrumental in transforming FluidOne into a leading secure connected cloud solutions provider with an outstanding customer-focused culture. We are grateful for his leadership and partnership over the past six years. 

Paul brings exactly the experience FluidOne needs for its next chapter with proven CEO capability in scaling technology and services businesses, a track record of delivering performance improvements in complex environments, and a genuine commitment to customer excellence and team development." 

Russell Horton, outgoing CEO, said: "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." 

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's commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and building long-term partnerships remains unchanged as the company enters this new leadership phase.