Endava names Rob Machin interim CEO effective Nov. 2
DAVA•Endava will appoint chief people and locations officer Rob Machin interim CEO and executive director effective November 2, 2026. Founder John Cotterell will become a strategic advisor, while CFO Mark Thurston and general counsel Rohit Bhoothalingam have resigned.
1. Leadership transition
Endava will appoint Rob Machin interim CEO and executive director effective November 2, 2026. Machin is the company's chief people and locations officer. Founder John Cotterell will transition to strategic advisor, with his retirement as CEO effective October 19, 2027.
2. Two executives resign
Chief financial officer Mark Thurston resigned as CFO and board member effective October 25, 2026. General counsel and company secretary Rohit Bhoothalingam resigned effective October 26, 2026.
