Oxford Metrics plc has appointed a new non-executive chair.

The sensing and software company has appointed Gary Bullard with immediate effect, succeeding Roger Parry CBE.

Bullard is currently non-executive chair of Gooch & Housego plc, a global photonics and advanced materials company, and AFC Energy plc, a developer of hydrogen fuel cells and ammonia crackers for zero-emission power generation, both of which are listed on AIM.

He spent a large part of his career in global roles at IBM and BT Group plc, including UK MD at the latter, and served as UK CEO at Logica plc.