QMS Appoints John Purcell as Chief Technology Officer

QMS has announced the appointment of John Purcell to the newly created role of Chief Technology Officer.

Reporting to QMS Chief Operating, Purcell will lead the development and implementation of the company’s technology and innovation strategy.

A veteran of the out-of-home and technology sectors, Purcell ran his own consulting business for 12 months, working with various companies, including QMS.

Before that, he was Chief Product and Technology Officer at SureVision and Commercial Director, Operations and Technology at oOh!media;

 “I’m very pleased to welcome John to QMS. He brings over 20 years of experience in the out-of-home industry to this new role, and his insights into how technology can further drive customer and business growth will be invaluable,” says Malcolm Pearce, Chief Operating Officer - QMS

“The creation of this new role highlights our ongoing investment in our people and in our technology roadmap, which continues to drive the expansion of the business and the great results our clients are experiencing with digital out-of-home,” added Pearce.

Digital innovation is at the heart of QMS, and we have led the industry in embracing DOOH and all the benefits it brings brands and agencies. John will play an important role in further enhancing our technology and digital capabilities,” he said.

 “QMS's’ “digital by design” strategy has been a real game changer for the company and the industry. I’m very excited to join the QMS team and to help take that strategy to the next level whilst at the same time supporting our customer-facing teams with an even deeper focus on technology, systems and processes that support ease of buying with QMS, ” concluded Pearce