Richard Fletcher has been taken on as senior account manager at software firm PDMS.

Mr Fletcher will be working with PDMS’ customers in the island.

He has a ’significant’ track record in business development with more than 30 years’ experience in sales and account management in the local telecommunications sector.

Mr Fletcher has an impressive CV and during a long and successful career with Manx Telecom held positions including head of enterprise sales and public sector senior account manager.

Chris Gledhill, PDMS managing director said: ’Richard brings with him a wealth of account management experience and a is a natural fit for PDMS.

’We are delighted that Richard has joined us to help contribute to our continued growth and to build high quality customer relationships in our local market’.

Mr Fletcher said: ’I’m very happy to have the opportunity to join PDMS.

’With 25 years in business and consistent incremental growth, PDMS has a great reputation.

’I’m looking forward to engaging with our local customer base, both existing and new.’

Richard has also recently been appointed as a non-executive director to the Isle of Man Government Visit Agency, with responsibility for events and conferences.

Outside of work, Richard is also well known in the local sporting community and a keen cyclist. He is chairman of the Isle of Man Cycling Association.

Based at Global House, Isle of ManBusiness Park, PDMS is a software engineering company and is celebrating 25 years of business .