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Leading HR software brand appoints new commercial director

Leeds-based Cascade HR – one of the UK’s leading suppliers of fully integrated HR and payroll software – has appointed a new commercial director.

Jayne Clarke has more than 20 years’ experience spanning sales, marketing, brand evolution, management planning and strategic business development. She joins Cascade from the team’s parent company IRIS Software Group, where the last five years of her career were spent doubling the size of the payroll software division.

Jayne’s new role will see her supporting the organisation’s continued strategic expansion, and the development of Cascade’s authoritative voice in an industry which increasingly relies on the team’s expertise, advice and technological foresight.

Commenting on what attracted her to the role, Jayne said: “I have a wealth of experience supporting successful brands with their sustained growth, and I look forward to putting this skill-set to great use within Cascade.

“I hope my consultative approach will stand me in good stead here. Cascade’s culture is like no other I’ve ever seen – there is such a strong, customer-focused sense of teamwork and a genuine love for coming to work. This has undoubtedly fuelled the brand’s growth to date, and I look forward to harnessing the thoughts and expertise of those who have seen the company evolve, as we plan the next phase of the journey.”

A key element of Jayne’s role will be to drive operational efficiencies and further strengthen the commercial robustness of the business, for the benefit of clients and Cascade alike. She elaborates: “As we continue to develop ever-smarter technological solutions for our customers, as well as increasingly intelligent, people-driven services, my role is to ensure optimum collaboration between our departments, however large we become. The truth is there are still many more companies with 25-10,000 employees, who we’d love to help.”

Jayne’s appointment comes hot on the heels of Oliver Shaw being announced as Cascade’s new Chief Executive Officer. Commenting on Jayne’s arrival, Oliver said: “Having worked with Jayne before I have first-hand knowledge of the energy she brings to a team. Her strategic foresight is second to none, and she is well equipped to grow the business with utmost consideration for Cascade’s clients and her colleagues. We have a great mix of personalities within the senior management team, which makes for very exciting times ahead.”

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