People: Senior hire at software group; Property professional in the chair at charity
The Access Group, the Loughborough business management software developer, has appointed new chief information and data officer.
Wayne Fraser joins Access after holding several senior global roles in telecommunications companies including O2 and Vodafone, and most recently at Barclays Bank where he was global head of system and service management and technology CDO.
He said: “This new role presents an exciting challenge for me. The Access Group is at the forefront of providing technology for the mid-market and by developing and implementing strategic plans through the use of data and automated intelligence, we will continue to enhance the growth of the business.
Mark Richardson and Tracy Harrison
Safe and Sound, the local charity that specialises in supporting children, young people and families across Derbyshire who are victims of or at risk of child exploitation, has appointed a new chairperson.
Mark Richardson, a partner at commercial property agents BB&J Commercial in Derby, has been a trustee of the charity since 2020 and takes over the role from previous chairperson Allen Graham.
Richardson explained: “Child exploitation is an issue which many people understandably find difficult to deal with so find it easier to ignore. Sadly, the fact is that now more than ever it is an issue that needs to be recognised.
“I have greatly valued the opportunity to learn more over the past two years about Safe and Sound’s work and was keen to take on more responsibility to lead our committed and talented board of trustees.
