He will oversee clients in the public sector, as well as the utility and communications markets, focusing particularly on the provision of print and mail, digital communications and customer communication management.

Newstead spent 16 years in his previous role specialising in high-integrity transactional printing.

Richard Thompson, PBMS managing director for UK & Ireland, said: "Matthew's vast experience will be invaluable to the company as we continue to develop and improve our service offering to customers who are looking to optimise their business communications."