Pluck started out as a programmer/analyst on an IBM 370/145 mainframe before moving into global solutions sales and marketing roles with companies including Gestetner International, Riso and the Danwood Group.

Claxson Group founder Nick Claxson, who was previously group managing director, has taken on the role of chief executive.

Claxson said: "Roy brings with him a wealth of market knowledge, industry experience and personal contacts spanning the fields in which the group operates.

"I believe that the group has recruited an individual who can leverage his many positive attributes to bring new opportunities to the group and to help me to develop and implement a robust strategy for growth moving forward."

Pluck added: "I am delighted with the appointment and I look forward to the challenge ahead. The companies are well positioned in diverse and established markets such as direct mail fulfilment and data centre design and build, as well as younger and faster moving areas such as enterprise ICT and web development."