Experian MD joins Loughborough software firm

The Access Group, the Loughborough-based software provider has appointed Charles Butterworth as managing director of its Access People division.

Butterworth is a senior business executive with over 24 years’ experience in the technology, telecommunications and investment banking sectors, including 13 years’ experience at MD and CEO level.

As MD of Access People, he will lead the Access Group’s human resources, payroll, learning & development and compliance teams and solutions.

Butterworth’s role will include further integration of recent company acquisitions into the Access People business.

“I am delighted to be joining The Access Group at such an exciting time in the development of the business,” said Butterworth. “The team at Access and the capabilities of the Access People division are world class and I am particularly impressed by the opportunities for the business in the years ahead.”

In his most recent executive role, Butterworth was managing director, Experian UK & Ireland and EMEA. His responsibilities extended across all the data, analytics and software business of Experian in this region.

“I’m excited that Charles will lead our People division,” said Chris Bayne, CEO at The Access Group. “Charles brings exceptional experience in growing ambitious organisations and is an accomplished leader of large teams across multiple locations and disciplines.”