Julian Wheway has been appointed to the newly created position of chief product officer at Actual Time Communications.
Wheway beforehand held senior roles inside Cox Automotive, together with product director (retail options) and group product director, and was additionally web options supervisor at Listers Group.
The corporate stated Wheway has additionally been profitable in supporting numerous start-up companies.
Richard Robinson, chief working officer at Actual Time Communications, stated: “2023 is a crucial 12 months for Actual Time Communications, and we’re accelerating our product growth as a part of bold development plans within the UK and internationally.
“Final 12 months we deployed over 90 new options and enhancements to our extremely regarded aftersales software program, launched our enterprise intelligence resolution REALinsights to market, in addition to making strikes internationally following appreciable funding in our subsequent technology platform.
“Now with Jules onboard full-time, we’re wanting ahead to extra of the identical as we proceed our plans to assist current clients and proceed to develop at scale.”
Actual Time Communications grew to become a part of CitNOW Group in 2022. The group additionally acquired digital options supplier Auto Imaging, final 12 months.
Commenting on his appointment, Wheway stated: “Over latest years, I’ve loved working throughout a number of markets as a guide, the expertise has been invaluable.
“Working with the crew at Actual Time Communications lately, there was very evidently an ideal cultural and ambition match.
“The automotive business is present process big change, and the possibility to be a part of a enterprise dedicated to serving to retailers to reshape their future and develop is a superb prospect. I’m delighted to be onboard.”