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LEADERSHIP & WORKFORCE

Fusion Connect makes Brian McClintock’s CEO appointment permanent

Fusion Connect has resolved its interim CEO arrangement as the managed communications provider pursues growth and operational improvement.

October 6, 2026

THE DEVELOPMENT

What happened

The board appointed Brian McClintock chief executive officer and a director, effective immediately. He had served as interim CEO since August 2026 after three years as chief financial officer. The announcement emphasizes growth, partnerships and customer service; it does not announce a workforce-reduction program.

PREMIA VIEW

What this means for owners, operators and investors

For managed-services businesses, leadership continuity can clarify who owns investment, delivery and commercial decisions. The operating test is whether growth priorities preserve frontline expertise and dependable support while improving cash generation.

WHAT REMAINS UNCERTAIN

The release does not quantify new investment priorities, staffing changes or future financial targets. Company-reported service scores alone do not establish results across every customer group.

DECISION QUESTIONS

Three questions stakeholders should answer now.

  1. 01
    Who now owns the operating priorities and their budgets?
  2. 02
    Which customer-facing skills must be retained as the strategy develops?
  3. 03
    Will we track retention, installation times and service incidents alongside savings?

WHAT TO WATCH

What to watch next

Management appointments, operating priorities, customer retention and consistent service-quality reporting.

SOURCES

Reporting and primary materials.

Premia’s analysis reflects information available as of the publication date. Reported facts are attributed to the linked sources; the Premia View and decision questions are our analysis.

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