Creating a Business Grounded in Making a Difference: Founder of Ever Nimble Chris Morrissey Recognised with 2025 Western Australian Pearcey Award

The Pearcey Foundation today announced Chris Morrissey, founder and CEO of Ever Nimble, as the recipient of the 2025 Western Australian Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The award was presented as part of the 34th annual WAITTA INCITE Awards, Western Australia's longest running tech awards program.

Chris established Ever Nimble in Perth in 2018, and it has since grown to be one of the biggest managed IT and security providers in Western Australia with nearly 100 employees and offices in Australia, Canada and the UK. 

"Chris is the epitome of a modern entrepreneur — bold, resilient, and purpose-driven. Starting with zero revenue in the world's most isolated capital, he took extraordinary risks to build one of Western Australia's most successful global MSPs, reshaping cyber security for small and medium businesses across multiple countries," said Glenn Butcher, chief judge, INCITE Awards.

"As a visionary force in tech, Chris has not only defied the odds to lead industry transformation, but has also broken barriers in a male-dominated field — championing diversity, mentoring underrepresented talent, and creating an inclusive, values-driven culture that's redefining what leadership in IT looks like."

"Western Australia boasts a vibrant economy, but its true strength lies in its entrepreneurial spirit. Since arriving in Perth 13 years ago, I've been inspired by the sheer number of business owners, start-ups, and innovators who make this region truly unique. Ever Nimble's journey was shaped by the trust larger businesses placed in us as a start-up, and I urge others to take a chance on emerging entrepreneurs who consistently go above and beyond. That early support fuelled our drive to build a globally recognised IT and cybersecurity company, delivering cutting-edge technology to small and medium-sized businesses," said Chris Morrissey, founder and CEO, Ever Nimble.

"Being an entrepreneur is by no means an easy path, but it's one I couldn't have walked without the unwavering support of my partner and family. Their encouragement empowered me to create a business grounded in values that make a difference, particularly in promoting diversity within the IT and cybersecurity sectors."

"Receiving the Pearcey Foundation WA Entrepreneur of the Year is a career highlight, and it's an honour to be recognised amongst such distinguished past recipients. I'm excited to represent Western Australia on the national stage and to champion start-ups that have bootstrapped their way to success through hard work and dedication," Morrissey concluded.

Chris Morrissey 

Chris's career had an unconventional start in retail in the UK. As a manager responsible for 200 stores, he worked extensively with the IT department but found the IT team lacked understanding how to communicate with or provide value for the wider business.

Having always had a passion for technology, Chris decided to pivot into IT knowing his customer service background could make a difference - even if this meant a demotion and pay cut. While working full time, he completed a university degree in computing as a mature age student. However, after graduating, he found it difficult to break into the IT industry in post-GFC UK.

In 2011, Chris moved to Australia and leveraged his retail experience to obtain an entry-level position at an IT support desk. Within five years, he had progressed to become an IT manager.

In 2015, his next career step was moving to CSA Global, a mining consultancy. During this time, Chris saw a gap in the market for IT and cybersecurity services focused on the SMB market. The potential opportunity was to form a company that could support the technology needs of both CSA and its clients.

Ever Nimble was founded to support CSA Global, and within three years, Ever Nimble had become a highly respected managed services provider (MSP) with 35 staff. Today, Ever Nimble is one of the biggest MSPs in WA with a team of nearly 100 people and offices in Perth, Melbourne, Queensland, Swansea UK, and Calgary Canada. The Swansea and Calgary offices ensure the team can provide local clients with 24/7 support.

Ever Nimble has received many industry awards including fastest growing MSP (Channel Futures), the 7th fastest growing technology company in Australia (CRN), MSP of the Year (Kaseya), and consistently making the prestigious MSP 501. The company has also been recognised as a Great Place to Work and acknowledged as one of Australia's Best Workplaces in Technology - which reflect the inclusive, diverse, and caring work culture that Chris leads.

Chris has built Ever Nimble into a significant Perth company and helped put Perth on the technology map. His quest for excellence has raised the bar for tools and services SMBs can access, and the resultant cybersecurity posture they can achieve. This includes Ever Nimble being the first to bring CrowdStrike to Australian companies with less than 250 staff, providing a cost-effective and automated PenTesting platform, and leading the way for the SMB1001 cybersecurity certification (which is purpose-made for SMBs).

As the WA Pearcey Award recipient, Chris Morrissey will represent the state in the Pearcey National Awards to be held later this year.

For more information about Chris and previous Western Australian Pearcey Entrepreneur Award recipients, go to https://www.pearcey.org.au/awards/state/wa.

Other State Awards

Nominations are still being accepted for all other Pearcey Foundation State awards. Find out more at https://www.pearcey.org.au/awards/state. 

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About the Pearcey Foundation
The Pearcey Foundation Inc. is a non-profit organisation established in 1998 to raise the profile of the Australian Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry and profession. It was created in the memory of one of the greatest pioneers of the Australian ICT industry, Dr Trevor Pearcey. By celebrating the heroes in our industry, past present and future, the Foundation is looking to attract and encourage young Australians into this most exciting of global high technology sectors of our nation.
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