Ian Roberts has joined the JATO Dynamics Executive Board in the newly created role of chief data & digital officer.

Ian Roberts, chief data and digital officer, JATO Dynamics.

Mr Roberts brings extensive international digital and data transformation leadership to the company, most recently from four years at Experian as chief technology officer, with international responsibility for digital product development, engineering and technology operations. Prior to that, he was chief information officer, leading the global technology organisation for webuyanycar.com, a UK specialist car buyer.

In his new role, he takes three core functions under his wing, technology, research and product development, with the objective of transforming JATO’s approach to data, innovation and delivery.

“Ian’s focus will be to refine the digital direction for JATO and develop a highly connected client focus to our solution delivery,” said Andy Rothery, CEO at JATO Dynamics, “One of his key strengths is his experience in directing large global teams through digital change and this is particularly valuable to JATO, as our people around the world will remain a core asset of our business as we continue to grow.”

Mr Roberts added: “I am delighted to have joined JATO at such a pivotal point; it is an exciting business and an exciting time. I recognise that JATO Dynamics has been a leader in the global automotive intelligence area for many years and I look forward to helping drive JATO’s digital growth around the world.”