Masternaut Chairman & CEO Joins Board of Supply Chain Software Provider as Non-Executive Director

Kewill Ltd, a leading provider of innovative software for supply chain execution, has appointed Martin Hiscox, Chairman and CEO of Masternaut, Europe's largest telematics SaaS business, to its Board as Non-Executive Director. A well-known and respected industry figure, Hiscox is an experienced business leader. He brings to the Kewill Board in excess of 20 years' experience of private equity owned IT businesses that he will utilize supporting the senior management team in creating and executing successful growth strategies.

Hiscox has been Chairman and CEO at Masternaut since June 2012, having previously served as Non-Executive Director and Board Member for the company for over two years. Prior to Masternaut he held senior IT industry roles including Chairman and Non-Executive Director at Bar Code Systems International and President International and Vice Chairman at RedPrairie, as well as running his own successful private consulting organization that advises start-up businesses.

This announcement follows a series of recent executive appointments by Kewill to bolster its senior management team and provide leadership to its development, professional services and EMEA sales functions.

"I have no doubt that Martin will bring immediate value to the Kewill Board," comments Robert J. Farrell, President and CEO of Kewill Ltd. "His industry experience, particularly of high growth businesses, will provide an essential sounding-board as we roll out new strategies and tactical plans to expedite Kewill's success across our target markets globally."

"Martin has an outstanding track record as a commercial leader and creator of growth in the IT sector and I am delighted to welcome him to the Kewill Board." said Deep Shah, Partner with Francisco Partners, and Kewill Board member.

News Facts:

  • Hiscox has over 20 years' experience of private equity funded IT start ups, acquisitions, mergers and disposals.
  • He has led businesses ranging from high growth start-ups to mature $400m+ global IT companies.
  • He has an excellent track record of providing strong leadership focusing on market development; sales and marketing strategy; operational rigor; international growth and effective people management.
  • Hiscox holds the qualification Chartered IT Professional (CITP).
  • He holds an MBA from Brunel University.
  • He is in demand as an industry speaker.
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