Joanna Smith takes on CTO role at e-commerce startup OnBuy

UK-based online marketplace, OnBuy has appointed Joanna Smith as Chief Technology Officer.

She previously served as CTO at Virtual College.

Prior to that, Smith held the role of IT Director at musicMagpie. She has also worked for the Co-operative Group as Head of Group IT.

Cas Paton, pictured above, Founder and CEO, OnBuy, which launched in 2015, comments: "Joanne is impressive and there was no other option for OnBuy.”

“We have a clear vision and it's nothing short of ambitious, and to get there we need the best people.”

“I was immediately impressed by Joanna's extensive knowledge of the sector, and I am confident in her leadership capabilities to drive our technology platform as we continue to execute our strategy."

Smith says: "It is fantastic to return to the retail sector and join OnBuy at such a pivotal time for the business. It has experienced exceptional growth under the impassioned leadership of Cas and the skilled team he has already put in place.”

"OnBuy is strategically well positioned for the future, and I look forward to working together with the full team to continue to deliver exceptional results for our customers and our shareholders."