Local software development company, PDMS is delighted to announce the appointment of Peter Quayle to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Peter is a passionate, enthusiastic and highly knowledgeable IT professional, latterly working within Change Management both on island and in the UK. Peter previously held the position of COO for a Swiss company, with board level responsibility for Group IT and Operations, covering 20 offices and over 1000 staff.

The new role follows PDMS’ continued success in growing the business both in the Isle of Man and in the UK. Peter, who is particularly pleased to be joining the company as it is investing in the development of new services and products, will be responsible for leading and co-ordinating the operations of PDMS Isle of Man, as well as contributing to the technical and commercial strategy for the PDMS Group.

Commenting on the appointment, Peter said, “There are many fascinating trends in software development right now, so it’s an exciting time for me to join the team at PDMS and look to commercialise these opportunities. With technologies’ increasingly important role in managing the complexity businesses face across all sectors, my top priority is to make sure our operations reflect our passion for solving business problems with excellence in software engineering”.

Chris Gledhill, PDMS’ Managing Director added, “Peter brings with him a wealth of experience which will make a hugely positive and valuable contribution the business. The new COO role will help to ensure the practical application of PDMS’ strategy and commercial approach as both our client base and technology solutions continue to expand”.