Zug, Switzerland, 20 October 2026 – Redslim, the leading managed service provider for external data management, today announced the appointment of Russell Haworth as Chief Executive Officer, effective 19th October 2026, to accelerate the company’s AI and agentic enablement strategy.
With over 20 years of experience leading and scaling international software, data and technology businesses, Russell is well positioned to lead Redslim’s next phase of development. His appointment will support the execution of Redslim’s AI strategy as the company continues to invest in its technology and services, helping enterprises move beyond traditional data harmonization towards AI and agent-ready data foundations.
Organizations increasingly recognize that successful AI initiatives depend not only on data access and availability but also on governance, metadata, lineage, discoverability and enriched business context.
Redslim's strategy is built around helping clients transform fragmented external data into R.E.A.D.Y data products that are R.eliable, E.xplainable, A.daptable, D.iscoverable and Y.ours. These data products are designed to support the next phase of enterprise analytics, business intelligence, AI applications and future agentic-enabled workflows.
Russell Haworth, Chief Executive Officer of Redslim, said, “I'm honored to step into this role and build on the strong foundation Redslim has created. As data availability and AI continue to reshape our industry, I'm excited to lead Redslim into its next chapter, working alongside Astorg to help our clients navigate that change with the same focus, ambition, and commitment that got us here.”
The announcement comes at a time when enterprises are increasingly looking to unlock value from external data across Insights, Data and Technology functions while preparing for broader AI adoption. Redslim's research found that 96% of surveyed Consumer Packaged Goods and Consumer Healthcare organizations are already harmonizing data, underscoring the growing importance of trusted external data for supporting growth, analytics and successful AI initiatives.
As part of the transition, Founders Eric Bensimon and Alberto Alcañiz will move into Board roles, where they will continue to help shape the company's long-term strategy and support future growth initiatives.
Eric Bensimon commented, “Leading this company has meant everything to me — the people, the challenges, the wins we achieved together. Moving onto the board is just a different seat at the table. I am very excited for what's ahead, knowing the foundation we've built together is strong to carry us into an even bigger future.”
"Looking back, what I'm most proud of is how we've helped our clients make the most of their data, turning it into an asset they can actually act on to meet their business needs. Stepping into a board role is a shift in how I contribute. I'll still be cheering this team on and doing what I can to help us keep growing.” added Alberto Alcaniz.
“We are delighted to welcome Russell Haworth as CEO of Redslim. His leadership experience and expertise in scaling international businesses will be valuable as the company enters its next phase of growth. Working closely with Russell, the founders and the wider management team, we are fully committed to supporting Redslim as it accelerates its international expansion, strengthens its position in external data management and capitalizses on the growing demand for trusted, AI-ready data,” said Charles-Hubert Le Baron, Partner, Head of Technology, Mid-Cap at Astorg.
Building the Future of External Data
Redslim is evolving its proposition to address a broader enterprise challenge: ensuring external data is not only harmonized, but trusted, contextualized and discoverable enough to support modern AI use cases. The company's strategy reflects a growing market need for external data products that can operate across analytics platforms, cloud environments and emerging agent ecosystems.
Redslim works with leading global organizations across Consumer Packaged Goods, Consumer Healthcare and Retail, helping them establish trusted foundations for analytics, reporting, Revenue Growth Management, Marketing Mix Modelling and AI initiatives.
Backed by Astorg
Since acquiring Redslim in 2025, Astorg has spent considerable time working alongside its founders and management team to support the company’s international expansion and development as a leading provider of external data management solutions. Today, Redslim has established foundations in APAC and Latin America, a testimony to its momentum in building a truly global presence.
About Redslim
Redslim transforms fragmented, ever-changing external data into READY data products, delivered as a managed service. By combining specialist expertise, proven operating models and enterprise-grade technology, Redslim helps organizations make external data reliable, explainable, adaptable, discoverable and owned within their own environment. Redslim supports analytics, reporting, enterprise data strategies and AI readiness for leading global organizations.
For more information on Redslim visit www.redslim.net.
About Astorg
Astorg is a leading pan-European private equity firm with €24 billion assets under management. Astorg works with entrepreneurs and management teams to acquire market leading international companies headquartered in Europe or the US, providing them with the strategic guidance, governance and capital they need to achieve their growth goals. Enjoying a distinct entrepreneurial culture, a long-term shareholder perspective and a lean decision-making body, Astorg has valuable industry expertise in healthcare, technology & software, and business services companies.
Headquartered in Luxembourg, Astorg has offices in London, Paris, New York, Frankfurt and Milan. For more information about Astorg: Astorg.com | Follow Astorg on LinkedIn.
