Bristol-based tech start-up Deazy has appointed a new chief technology officer. The developer marketplace platform has hired Marko Ivanovski, who will be responsible for targeting the enterprise market, the firm said.

Mr Ivanovski has nearly 20 years of business-to-business software experience, working in the Ƶ, Australian and New Zealand markets across industries including financial services, utilities and health.

He will be responsible for standardising how Deazy operates from a technical perspective and look at ways tech can make the firm more effective. He will also explore ways in which Generative AI can be deployed across the business.

“Deazy is on the cusp of a major breakthrough and its model is the perfect fit for the enterprise market,” said Mr Ivanovski. "Enterprises are struggling to find the tech talent with the capacity and capability to help them achieve their goals, and using Deazy is a highly effective way of doing so. It's a great time to join the company, and I'm excited about what can be achieved."

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Deazy has built a global register of software developers who are matched with firms based on their requirements. Its customers include the RAC and Popeyes. In February the company, which was named among the Ƶ's top 100 start-ups last year, acquired a London-based software firm.

"The role of CTO is pivotal in any organisation, but it's doubly so for Deazy," said chief executive Andy Peddar. "He's already brought an energy and focus to the role and his experience of working with enterprises and start-ups makes him a fantastic fit."