John Pritchard joins Mastek UK's Financial Services team from Forrester Research, where he was a Senior Account Manager within the Financial Services division. John brings a wealth of experience to Mastek and will be focusing on New Markets, in particular growing revenue in the Financial Services (non-insurance) sector. John will report directly to Scott Hamilton, Director of Government and New Markets.

As well as his experience in Forrester, John has worked on a number of significant transactions in the Financial Services sector, previously working for Digica and iGATE.

John Pritchard said: "I am joining Mastek at an interesting juncture in the company's development, as it continues its mission to become a global player in the provision of IT solutions and enterprise platforms. Financial Services is a core market for Mastek, and I look forward to bringing my experience to bear as we develop our presence in the sector, both through our existing partners and through direct sales."

Joe Venkataraman, Managing Director of Mastek's UK operations, said: "John is a valuable addition to us. He brings a unique insight into the influence of the analyst community in the bid process, through his time at Forrester, as well as proven track record of successfully winning bids for large-scale IT projects."