BluJay Solutions welcomes Rick Medlock as chairman of the board

Global supply chain software and services provider BluJay Solutions has appointed Rick Medlock as Chairman of the Board.

Medlock, who will commence his role on April 1, is a highly experienced executive, who has worked in both an executive and non-executive capacity across a broad range of technology companies.

“I am excited to join the BluJay team and be a part of their journey,” Medlock said.

“The global logistics market has undergone dramatic changes and represents an enormous opportunity for future market leaders. I look forward to helping BluJay through the next phase of their evolution,” he concluded.

Medlock has more than 30 years’ experience in financial management, working for international businesses and holding executive leadership roles at a number of companies including WorldPay, Misys, Inmarsat, and NDS Group.

His broad non-executive experience covers a wide range of directorships including Deliveroo, Smith & Nephew, Datatec, Sophos Group, and Momondo.

“I look forward to partnering with Rick to support our customers, partners, and employees as we execute on our vision and strategy,” said Andrew Kirkwood, CEO, BluJay Solutions.

“Rick’s strong history of leadership, coupled with his experience makes him an ideal person for this role,” he said.

Francisco Partners Co-President Deep Shah also welcomed Medlock to his new role as Non-Executive Chair of the Board at BluJay Solutions.

“He brings a wealth of valuable experience from executive leadership roles at a number of global organisations with a strong understanding of technology businesses, which will make him a valuable asset to our team,” Shah said.

Shah also thanked Paul Ilse for his leadership as Chair at the company for the past two years.

Source: BluJay Solutions