Fusion Connect

Fusion Connect announced a leadership change on August 7, 2026. Fusion Connect appointed Chief Financial Officer Brian McClintock as Interim CEO, succeeding Bill Wignall, to execute the Board-approved operating plan and continue the company’s strategic direction.

What changed

Brian McClintock was named Interim Chief Executive Officer. Bill Wignall, who served as Fusion Connect’s CEO since 2024, stepped down to pursue other interests.

• Leader: Brian McClintock
• Role: Interim Chief Executive Officer
• Effective: Effective immediately
• Announcement date: August 7, 2026

Leadership background

McClintock, Fusion Connect’s Chief Financial Officer, brings over twenty years of industry experience. He joined the company in 2023 and previously served as Chief Financial Officer of The Affiliate Network and, before that, of Impact Telecom.

The mandate

Fusion Connect said McClintock will work with company leadership and employees to execute the Board-approved operating plan and continue the company’s strategic direction. McClintock said his focus will be operational excellence and disciplined execution of the strategic plan.

Why this matters for GTM teams

Executive appointments can precede changes in strategy, operating cadence, hiring, partnerships, and technology priorities. The useful signal is not the title alone: teams should watch the new leader’s stated mandate, prior playbook, organizational scope, and the initiatives announced during the first two quarters.

Source and methodology

This leadership profile is based on the company’s announcement. Roles, transition timing, and biographical details are presented as announced; SalesTools Research does not infer undisclosed succession plans.

Primary source: Fusion Connect leadership announcement.