Liberty Blume Appoints Ian Larkin as CEO to Drive £100M Growth and Expansion
Liberty Blume has appointed Ian Larkin, with over 25 years of global leadership experience, as CEO effective April 13, 2026 to drive its next expansion phase. Since launch in late 2024, the back-office provider delivered £100 million in 2025 revenue and employs 900 across the UK, Ireland and Netherlands.
1. CEO Appointment and Leadership Background
Liberty Blume named Ian Larkin as CEO effective April 13, 2026. Larkin brings over 25 years of leadership across consultancy, financial services, technology and global operations, including his most recent role as CEO of TopSource Worldwide.
2. Operational Scale and Financial Performance
Launched in late 2024, Liberty Blume generated over £100 million in annual revenue in 2025 and employs around 900 staff across seven sites in the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands. It provides outsourced back-office solutions spanning procurement, finance, insurance and other functions.
3. Growth Ambitions and Strategic Impact
As part of Liberty Global’s scalable growth investments, Liberty Blume aims for a valuation exceeding $1 billion by 2028. Larkin will steer strategic initiatives that leverage AI technologies and operational efficiencies to expand service offerings and client base.