Vertical woos back director
Vertical Systems has wooed back Rob Barker to the role of development director.
He rejoins the group from Setnet Global, which he joined in 2011 after a 15-year term with Vertical.
His return will see him spearhead both development and sales teams at Vertical in a bid to generate more customer sales and allow the development of new products.
"My previous tenure at Vertical means I already possess in-depth knowledge and an understanding of our core products and their potential; it’s now my job to ensure we refine the technology and continue to develop and deliver new products to market," said Barker.
Vertical Group CEO Peter Healey added: “With Rob overseeing the project functions, I am comfortable that the teams will work in harmony to implement our growth strategy.
"His technical background and customer knowledge are exceptional and complimentary to our structure, and I am delighted to have him on board.”
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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