Continent 8 Technologies has appointed Mike Small as Chief Executive Officer, effective 15 July 2026. Founder Michael Tobin will move to Chairman after 28 years as CEO.
Small most recently served as President of Akkodis North America and US Country President of The Adecco Group. Continent 8 said he helped advance the organisation’s AI strategy and has also held leadership roles including CEO – Americas for Sitel Group, plus senior positions at IBM, Hewlett Packard, Capgemini, and VXI & SYMBIO Global Solutions.
Over the past 12 months, Small has served as a Strategic Board Advisor to Continent 8. Based in Miami, he will lead the company’s next phase of growth, with a focus on expanding global presence, strengthening customer partnerships, and advancing infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and AI-enabled technology solutions.
Michael Tobin, Founder and Chairman of Continent 8 Technologies, said: “After 28 remarkable years leading Continent 8, I am incredibly proud of what our team has built and achieved. This transition has been thoughtfully planned, and I have complete confidence in Mike’s ability to lead the company into its next chapter. His experience in scaling global technology businesses and his deep understanding of our customers and strategy, makes him the ideal leader to build on the strong foundation we have created.”
Mike Small, Chief Executive Officer of Continent 8 Technologies, added: “Continent 8 has built an exceptional reputation for delivering mission-critical technology solutions to customers operating in highly regulated and latency-sensitive environments. Having worked closely with the company over the 12 months, I have seen first-hand the strength of the business, the talent of our people, and the opportunities ahead. I look forward to working with our team to deepen customer partnerships, accelerate innovation, and continue delivering the secure, resilient, and high-performance solutions our customers depend on.”
