Manchester Artificial Intelligence company Peak has appointed Fred Becker as chief financial officer.
Becker joins the Executive team at Peak, reporting to CEO and co-founder Richard Potter, and will be responsible for leading the company’s finance, legal, revenue operations and information office teams.
Becker joins Peak from regulatory technology firm Suade Labs, where he held the combined position of chief financial officer and chief operating officer. Over the past 20 years, he has played a pivotal role in scaling technology firms across Europe and North America, including Skype and Symphony.
Becker said: “It’s clear to me that Peak has all of the ingredients for success: a fast-growing market, a great product and most importantly, a talented and driven team. I am excited to take on an important role during this next stage of growth, where operational excellence and international experience will be key to advancing Peak’s mission to democratize AI for every business.”
Peak’s AI platform is used by global industry leaders including Nike, Molson Coors, PepsiCo and Sika. It optimizes inventories, pricing, and customer personalization for businesses of all sizes.
Peak CEO and co-founder Potter added: “Fred is an accomplished executive with strong experience in software as a service and I am delighted to welcome him to Peak. His previous experience demonstrates the ability to drive sustainable growth across a business and this will be invaluable as Peak continues to scale globally.”
