EcoOnline Taps SaaS Veteran O’Loughlin as CEO to Drive Next-Growth Phase
Event summary
- Conor O’Loughlin appointed CEO of EcoOnline, effective immediately, succeeding Tom Goodmanson.
- O’Loughlin previously co-founded Glofox, scaling it to 80+ countries before its 2022 acquisition by ABC Fitness.
- EcoOnline serves 11,000 customers with EHS and sustainability software solutions.
- O’Loughlin will lead strategy from London headquarters.
The big picture
EcoOnline’s CEO change reflects the growing demand for digital EHS solutions amid increasing workplace safety regulations and sustainability mandates. O’Loughlin’s background in scaling SaaS businesses suggests a focus on global expansion and operational efficiency. The move comes as investors like Apax seek to capitalize on the convergence of workplace safety and ESG compliance.
What we're watching
- Growth Strategy
- How O’Loughlin’s SaaS scaling experience will translate to EcoOnline’s EHS market.
- Execution Risk
- Whether the transition from fitness tech to workplace safety software creates operational challenges.
- Market Expansion
- The pace at which EcoOnline can expand its 11,000-customer base under new leadership.