Moneypenny Appoints Jesper With-Fogstrup as New Group CEO to Lead Next Phase of Growth
Moneypenny, a leader in outsourced communications whose portfolio of brands includes VoiceNation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jesper With-Fogstrup as its new Group Chief Executive Officer. This leadership transition marks a significant step forward in Moneypenny’s journey of continued growth, innovation, and commitment to its award-winning company culture.
Jesper has extensive global experience across a variety of industries. He has held CEO roles in entrepreneurial enterprises such as Smoove plc and The LateRooms Group as well as senior leadership positions at HSBC and Compare The Market. Jesper brings a strong digital focus and customer centric experience to Moneypenny’s unique combination of technology leadership, innovative solutions and outstanding customer service.
Joanna Knight OBE has served as Group CEO for the past eight years. Reflecting on her decision to step down, Joanna comments, “It has been an honour to lead Moneypenny through a period of rapid growth and transatlantic expansion, building on our brilliant people-first ethos. Due to some minor health concerns, now is the right time for someone who shares our values to take the reins.”
Jesper commented on his new role, saying, “I am privileged to be joining Moneypenny. This is a remarkable business with incredible people, loyal customers, and outstanding products. Looking ahead, I am excited about the opportunities for growth—how we can serve our existing customers even better, reach new ones, and harness technology to supercharge our capabilities. The company’s people-first approach is key to who we are, and I look forward to working closely with the team to take the business to even greater heights.”
Patrick Macdonald, Moneypenny’s Chairperson, said “We are thrilled to have Jesper on board. After Joanna’s 20-year tenure leading Moneypenny through transformative growth, we are confident Jesper’s extensive experience in technology, leadership, and people management, and his vision and expertise, are exactly what we need as we expand further and continue to innovate.”
Moneypenny was founded in the UK in 2000 and is renowned for its strong, award-winning culture, which has been a cornerstone of its success. The company received backing from ECI Partners in 2018 and acquired VoiceNation in 2020 as part of its US expansion strategy.