Thred Ltd (ASX:THD) has appointed Rob James as an independent non-executive director effective immediately.
James brings extensive knowledge as a chief information and digital leader across the public and commercial sectors with specific experience in information technology, gaming, entertainment and telecommunications.
Exposure to telecommunications, information technology and consumer goods and services fits well with Thred’s augmented reality and new communication technologies which yield big data.
This quickly follows Monday’s appointment of Paul Willey to lead the enterprise side of its business known as Agent Reality.
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James is currently the chief technology officer of Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX:QAN) and prior to that he was chief information and product officer for William Hill Australia.
James believes augmented reality is an emerging technology with growth potential, and Thred has all the ingredients to become a top-tier player in that market.
David Wheeler, Thred chairman said: “I am delighted to welcome Rob as a director of the board as his broad technology management and sector experience, as well as his executive leadership experience, will deepen the board’s existing skills and expertise.’’