Chris founded blueAPACHE in July 1998 after recognising a shortage of IT standards and competencies in the SME sector that are taken for granted in the enterprise space.

With a passion for technology and business systems, Chris has built a formidable reputation for technology innovation that realises genuine benefits to organisations.

Michael Zuppa brings a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic leadership to his role as CEO of blueAPACHE.

Previously General Manager, Technology, Michael has a proven track record of driving innovation and operational excellence. He is focused on guiding the company’s growth, advancing operational excellence, and delivering market-leading IT solutions.

His extensive experience spans Australia, South Africa, and the UK. Michael holds a degree in Information Management along with numerous vendor accreditations, underscoring his deep industry knowledge and commitment to excellence.

As Chief Financial Officer of blueAPACHE, Jean is responsible for overseeing the company’s financial operations, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury, and tax. He works closely with the Managing Director and other senior executives to develop and execute the company’s strategic plans, while ensuring financial discipline and transparency.

Prior to joining blueAPACHE, Jean worked in the M&A practices of several professional-services firms where he developed a deep understanding of financial analysis, risk management, and corporate strategy.Jean is a qualified Chartered Accountant CA(SA) and holds a B.Com and a B.Com Honors degree in Accounting from the University of Johannesburg.

Since joining blueAPACHE in 2001, James has proved integral to the continued success of the organisation; managing the operations of the business and providing valuable support across all business units.

James has completed a Bachelor of Information Management at Monash University and holds numerous vendor accreditations.

As General Manager of Operations at blueAPACHE, Jordin leads the company’s operational teams, overseeing managed services, professional services and operational efficiency. With over 20 years of experience in strategic management and team leadership, he combines technical expertise with a customer-centric approach to drive excellence.

Jordin has a proven track record in multiple roles within managed services and internal IT leadership in a large enterprise, including. He is passionate about building teams and partnerships that understand and address customer needs, leveraging technology to deliver innovative solutions and a great customer experience.