Boostworks appoints Joanne Werker as new CEO
Boostworks, a leading provider of employee reward and recognition, benefits delivery and wellbeing solutions, is thrilled to announce an exciting leadership transition. From 1 August 2024, Joanne Werker will be moving from her current role as CSMO to become the new Chief Executive Officer at Boostworks. Joanne will replace Andy Caldicott who will transition to the newly created role of Strategic Programme Director, and be responsible for leading the delivery of major initiatives focused on extending and developing Boostworks’ solutions portfolio and core operating model.
With a wealth of experience managing multi-million pound business P&Ls across diverse sectors, Joanne’s previous roles are a testament to her ability to boost business operations and drive disruptive strategies across emerging markets to generate new revenue streams. Since joining Boostworks two years ago, Joanne has demonstrated exceptional leadership in strategic planning, go-to-market initiatives and customer growth programmes. She has also played a pivotal role in driving many transformational projects across sales, marketing, product, and the brand itself.
‘I am truly delighted to take on the role of CEO and build upon the strong foundation that Andy has established. Together with our talented team, I look forward to driving innovation, expanding our market presence, and creating further value for our customers and stakeholders.’
Joanne Werker, CEO, Boostworks
Boostworks’ Chairman, Mark Bond, expressed confidence in the new leadership team and the opportunities ahead, commenting, ‘We are grateful for Andy’s outstanding contributions as CEO and excited about his new role as Strategic Programme Director.
‘Joanne’s appointment as CEO marks a new chapter for Boostworks. Her proven track record at Vodafone, Virgin Media O2 and TruRating underscores her ability to scale operations and drive business growth. Furthermore, her strategic vision makes her the ideal leader to guide us into the future. The opportunities ahead are immense, and I am confident that under Joanne’s leadership, we will continue to achieve remarkable success.’
'...the ideal leader to guide us into the future.'
Of course, we’d also like to acknowledge the instrumental role that Andy has played in laying the foundations for Boostworks’ growth during his tenure as CEO.
‘Leading Boostworks has been an incredible journey, and I am immensely proud of what we’ve achieved together,’ added Andy Caldicott, Strategic Programme Director, Boostworks. ‘I feel really energised to be taking on this new role and continue contributing to the company’s vibrant culture. I have the utmost confidence in Joanne’s ability to lead Boostworks to even greater heights.’
We couldn’t agree more! So, let’s just take a moment to say a special congrats to both Joanne and Andy on their new roles. We’re thoroughly looking forward to seeing all the ways Boostworks continues to thrive under this exciting new leadership dynamic. Here’s to the future!
