Software firm Linkfresh has named Andy Makeham as its new chief executive as Robert Frost has moved to head up the company's US and Canadian operations.
Makeham joins after founding and heading up software firm K3 Business Technology Group, where he saw sales grow to £70 million with an operating profit of £10m.
In the past he has founded and developed other software businesses including Sheffield Micro and BEC Group.
“Linkfresh is a great company with a great product, staff and customers. I have competed with them in the past, and they were always tough to beat, so when the CEO opportunity arose, I didn’t have to think twice,' he said.
“With the fresh food market expanding rapidly, and the UK economy recovering, I am looking forward to spearheading Linkfresh's UK and global business, working with our fresh food customers to deliver the innovative and relevant software that is increasingly essential as the food industry raises the bar on traceability and transparency.'
The news comes as Linkfresh celebrated winning the Frost and Sullivan Technology Leadership Award (2016) for innovative fresh food solutions. The company said it is expanding and recruiting both in the UK and the US.
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