Mark Schneider departs PayPoint to take on Business Development Director UK role at Cleveron

Cleveron, a specialist in automation and parcel lockers, has appointed Mark Schneider as Business Development Director UK. He joins from PayPoint where he spent almost five years, serving as Key Account Manager Retail.

In a LinkedIn post, he said: “Three months ago I took a leap into something new, and joining Cleveron has turned out to be one of the most exciting moves I’ve made in my career. From day one it’s been a whirlwind of learning, meeting brilliant people, and diving deep into the world of retail automation.”

“Visiting our teams in Tallinn and Viljandi was a real standout, not just to see the technology up close but to experience the culture, the passion, and the incredible attention to detail that runs through everything Cleveron does.”

He added: “I’ve been welcomed with open arms by a team of smart, driven, and genuinely kind people who take huge pride in their work. No shortcuts. No quick fixes. Just real quality.”

”I’ve also had the chance to meet some of our brilliant retail partners and see the impact our Click and Collect automation is having in stores, solving real operational challenges and creating great customer experiences. There’s still so much to learn, but I’m proud of how far we’ve come in just three months and excited for everything ahead.”

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Automation will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards. which are now open for entries, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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