Retail technology specialist True brings in ex-Future CEO Zillah Byng-Thorne as Operating Partner
Consumer, retail and tech specialist investment and innovation firm, True, has announced that Zillah Byng-Thorne will be joining the team as an Operating Partner.
Byng-Thorne was most recently CEO at FTSE 250 media and publishing company, Future, where she led a digital transformation of the business.
Prior to that, she held executive positions at global tech and retail companies.
She also served as CFO at Sage Group, the UK's largest software company, and held various finance positions at eBay, where she helped to drive the company's international expansion.
She is currently Chair of Trustpilot, Chair of M&C Saatchi, and NED of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.
"We are thrilled to have Zillah join the True team," says Paul Cocker, CEO and Co-founder at True.
“It’s undoubtedly a difficult time for the consumer and tech sectors, but the current climate presents an exciting opportunity for the best businesses to emerge strongly in the next phase of the cycle.”
“Zillah‘s vast experience will be hugely valuable in helping True and our existing and future portfolio companies capitalise on that opportunity.”
Byng-Thorne comments: "I'm delighted to be joining True at such an exciting time for the firm and the industry.”
“I believe that innovation is key to driving growth and creating value, particularly in today's rapidly changing business landscape – and this innovation will drive exciting investment opportunities over the coming years. I look forward to growing True’s existing businesses and working with the team to bring more future facing consumer and tech businesses into the True community."
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