Robotics Plus appointed Matt Glenn as chief executive amid growing demand for its robotics and automation solutions for agricultural businesses.
Glenn will replace Steve Saunders, co-founder and chairman, who has held the role of acting chief executive. Saunders will remain an executive director to focus on the strategy and establishment of a US subsidiary.
"The company is growing strongly and is well funded, so now is the right time to add a professional chief executive to lead our high calibre team. We are very pleased to have attracted someone of Matt's calibre, he brings over 20 years of experience in business management and the commercialisation of science and technology," said Saunders.
Glenn was previously chief executive of Hill Laboratories, an analytical testing laboratory, a role he has held since 2014. Prior to that he worked in management consulting after roles at Fonterra and Ballance Agri-nutrients.
Earlier in the year, Tauranga-based Robotics Plus secured investment and a partnership agreement from Japan's Yamaha Motor Co. and the Saunders Family Trust in New Zealand to support its growth plans.