Mr Hirst will sit on the Board of Directors and takes on full responsibility for managing marketing communications, product development, business development, strategic solutions and customer services.

He joins JATO from Capgemini UK plc, a subsidiary of the global Capgemini Group, where he held the position of marketing director for its UK Consulting and Technology Services businesses.

Mr Hirst commented of his appointment: 'I'm very much looking forward to working with JATO Dynamics on a global level. The chance to use my experience to ensure JATO consistently delivers market leading products and services across the world is a tremendous opportunity and is one that I am looking forward to immensely.'

Neil Palfreeman, CEO, JATO Dynamics, added: 'We are delighted to welcome David to the organisation. His contribution will be invaluable in helping us convey JATO's breadth and depth of expertise to the industry, via a comprehensive and coherent strategy.'