Glasgow-based Zappaty, the secure file sharing, storage, and collaboration platform created for SMEs, announced the appointment of Stuart Montgomerie as Chief Strategy Officer and Advisor.

Zappaty enables businesses to share and collaborate on huge files “faster and more reliably, increasing productivity.”

It provides full encryption of files in transit, on its own proprietary blockchain, building in an extra layer of safety.

“With a distinguished career in the finance industry, Montgomerie brings a wealth of expertise in strategic growth and business transformation to the Zappaty team,” said the company.

“Montgomerie, a recognised leader in investment banking, has held executive roles at Santander and Royal Bank of Scotland, and has a proven track record in driving operational efficiency and sustainable business development.

“His deep knowledge within financial services, particularly in areas of resourcing, capital raising and risk management, will be instrumental as Zappaty continues its mission to provide secure and seamless file sharing and collaboration solutions for businesses.”

Zappaty co-founder and CEO David Stickland said: “We are delighted to welcome Stuart to Zappaty.

“His experience and strategic insight will be invaluable as we scale our platform and meet the needs of an underserved client base. With Stuart on board, we’re well-positioned to accelerate our growth ambitions and continue delivering exceptional value to our clients and partners.”

Montgomerie said: “I’m thrilled to join Zappaty at such an exciting stage in its development. The platform’s approach to file sharing and collaboration is transformative, and I’m looking forward to helping shape the company’s strategy, to drive its impact and expand its reach across new markets.”