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Meet the New Faces from Jade Software at the Canterbury Tech Summit!

2023 has been a remarkable year for Jade Software marked by significant advancements and strategic appointments that will pave the way for future success for the company. We are excited to invite you to meet the key figures driving these changes in person at the Jade Software booth during the Canterbury Tech Summit on Tuesday.

Introducing Justin Mercer: The New Chief Executive of Jade Software


We are proud to welcome Justin Mercer as the new Chief Executive. With a focus on using technology as an enabler for growth, Jade Software boasts a staff of around 280 members spread across the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. Justin’s experience and vision align perfectly with the company’s mission to design, build, and support world-class software products that drive customer value and innovation.

Justin Mercer has been an integral part of Jade Software for over a decade, having previously held the role of Director of Customer. During his tenure, he played a significant role in the company’s digital transformation journey and advocated for customer-centric innovation. With a strong commercial acumen and an unwavering commitment to delivering value, Justin is well-equipped to lead Jade Software into a new era of success.

Meet Dean Cooper: Director of Technology at Jade Software


Jade Software’s momentum continues with the appointment of Dean Cooper as the new Director of Technology at Jade Software. In his role, Dean will spearhead the research, definition, and implementation of our technology strategy across the organization. With a wealth of experience, Dean will play a pivotal role in realizing our strategic initiatives.

Dean’s history with Jade Software dates back to 1989 when he started his journey with the company at the LINC Development Centre graduate program. He was an integral member of the early-stage Jade Platform R&D team focusing on the development of the core Jade Platform Object Manager. Dean’s return to Jade Software is a homecoming that reflects his enduring dedication to our community.

Join Us at the Canterbury Tech Summit!

We are proud to continue our support of the Canterbury Tech Summit as Platinum Sponsors.

Visit the Jade Software booth to hear from Justin and Dean as well as other friendly Jade folk who will be there and look forward to connecting.

See you there!

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