ED Ralph has been appointed chief operating officer of tracking firm Quartix, effective 01 Februrary.

With a background in technology management, and following consulting projects for Quartix, Ed has now joined the firm full time.

Andy Walters, managing director of Quartix, said: “Having worked with Ed over the past few months, I am delighted that he has accepted this senior-level position in the company. Ed brings proven skills in digital marketing, technology and eCommerce which will be invaluable to Quartix in the next stage of its development. We look forward to working with him.”

At the same time Quartix has also announced the appointment of Lynne Austin as director of the company’s UK fleet operations. Lynne was previously sales director for the investment banking sector at Williams Lea.

Andy Kirk, sales and marketing director for Quartix, said on Lynne’s appointment: “We are delighted to welcome Lynne to the company.

“Her proven track record in sales achievement and in developing technology businesses with both small and large business clients is a perfect fit with the requirements of our UK fleet operations”.