Software-as-a-service (SaaS) company ReadyTech has announced the appointment of Tony Faure as its new chairman.
Faure is the chairman of outdoor giant oOh!media and data intelligence platform PredictHQ. He is also a non-executive director of digital mortgage company Uno Homeloans, content platform Stackla and specialised media company Medical Media.
Faure is regarded as being one of the founders of the Australian digital media industry, having been the first managing director of Yahoo! in Australia and New Zealand in 1997 and, later, the company’s regional vice president for south Asia.
He was also the founder and CEO of Homescreen Entertainment (which was sold to Quickflix) from 2003-2005, and CEO of PBL Media and Microsoft’s joint venture, ninemsn, between 2006 and 2008.
Marc Washbourne, CEO of ReadyTech – which provides SaaS and software solutions across the education and employment services sectors – said Faure’s experience would be invaluable to the company.
“We are operating in markets which demand scalable technology platforms and exceptional functionality, and we are delighted to have attracted someone of Tony’s experience,” Washbourne said.
“His knowledge in building businesses and successfully using technology to deliver better products and services is a perfect fit for ReadyTech.
“He has also demonstrated a long-term passion for developing ideas that use technology to push limits and create new experiences for consumers. Tony is a true believer in the collaborative nature of success in business.”
Commenting on his appointment, Faure said: “I am delighted to have joined the ReadyTech team and look forward to working with Marc and his team in continuing to develop ReadyTech’s service offering to Australia’s employment and education sectors.”