Justin Mercer has been interim CEO since the departure of previous CEO Charlotte Walshe in February.
Justin Mercer.
New Zealand-based Jade Software has appointed Justin Mercer as its new chief executive.
Mercer has been interim CEO since the departure of previous CEO Charlotte Walshe in February. He has been with Jade for more than 10 years, and his previous role was director of customer.
Jade chair Sue Suckling said Mercer’s appointment was fully endorsed by the board and was effective immediately.
“Justin has played a significant part in Jade’s own digital transformation journey and has been a strong voice of the customer for many years, ensuring we are fully focused on innovation and delivering cost-effective solutions that provide exceptional value. This, coupled with a strong commercial focus and acumen, means we are confident Justin is the right person for this role,” she said.
Before becoming director of customer, Mercer was general manager Jade Australia and had spent 11 years with Jade working with customers and partners globally.
“I am delighted to become Jade’s next CEO,” Mercer said. “Charlotte has provided a strong foundation for the next stage of our evolution and I am looking forward to working with our people, partners, and customers to deliver further innovation and value.”
Jade is fully owned by United Kingdom-based Skipton Group. This businesses as well as Jade that combined delivered a £298.8 million profit in 2022.
Jade has about 280 staff, mostly based in its original Christchurch headquarters, but also in offices in Auckland, Dunedin, Sydney, and York, England.
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