Fidus Systems has appointed Stan Lequin as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 6, 2026, marking a leadership transition aimed at accelerating growth and strengthening its position in advanced electronic and embedded system design services.
Lequin succeeds Alan Coady, who has led the company since January 2018. Coady will continue to serve on the company’s Board of Directors as Vice Chairman, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, growth initiatives, and broader strategic priorities. Fidus operates as a portfolio company of Catchment Capital.
Lequin brings over three decades of experience in professional services and consulting, with a strong background in digital transformation and artificial intelligence. He most recently served as Chief Technology Officer of AI Transformation at Insight Enterprises, where he led the company’s “AI First” strategy. In that role, he developed go-to-market solutions and internal transformation initiatives designed to accelerate enterprise adoption of AI technologies.
Prior to that, Lequin held the position of President of Insight Solutions, overseeing a global team of approximately 5,000 technical professionals. His leadership spanned integrated service delivery across infrastructure, applications, data and AI, and cybersecurity. He also served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Digital Innovation, further strengthening his experience in scaling technology-driven service organizations.
Earlier in his career, Lequin founded Ensynch, a Microsoft-focused consultancy that received multiple Worldwide Partner of the Year awards before being acquired by Insight Enterprises in 2011. His entrepreneurial and operational experience is expected to support Fidus as it expands its service capabilities and explores new growth opportunities.
Commenting on the appointment, Alex Rose, Managing Partner at Catchment Capital, said the company is looking forward to leveraging Lequin’s experience in scaling technical services businesses. “We are excited to welcome Stan to the Fidus team and to benefit from his commercial and operational expertise, particularly in implementing AI-driven solutions,” he said.
Robby Berner, Investment Partner at Catchment Capital, added that Lequin’s leadership is expected to help the company capitalize on growth opportunities. “Stan is a proven leader, and we are confident that under his leadership the Fidus team will continue to build on its strong market position,” he noted.
Lequin expressed confidence in the company’s future direction and its established reputation in the industry. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to lead Fidus and build on the strong foundation that Alan established,” he said. “Fidus has an impeccable reputation among customers, partners, and peers, and I look forward to working with the team to deliver exceptional services while pursuing both organic and inorganic growth initiatives.”
Reflecting on his tenure, Coady described the transition as a natural next step for the company. “It has been a privilege to lead Fidus for the last eight years, and I am proud of what we have achieved,” he said. “This is the right time to transition leadership to a new executive, and I am confident that Stan will continue to drive the company forward.”
The leadership change comes as Fidus looks to strengthen its capabilities in embedded systems and advanced electronics design, while also expanding its role in supporting next-generation technologies and digital transformation initiatives across industries.
