DMS provider Avonbrook Limited has appointed Jim McQuade as sales director for the UK.

Avonbrook is behind the Fortuna Pro DMS and the appointment is a step towards the company's growth from its Irish heartland into the UK market.

Managing director Tony Garry said: "We have developed a first class product and it is essential that we support it with first class people. I am delighted that Jim shares our vision and is bringing his wealth of experience and commercial acumen to our business.”