Former DED chief Chris Corlett has returned to the private sector.

Mr Corlett has joined a company called Manx Business Solutions based in Tromode.

The ‘specialist provider of document management and business automation solutions’ has appointed Mr Corlett as the new head of business development.

The company said Mr Corlett ‘brings a wealth of experience’, with previous senior management roles inAccenture, Ernst & Young, IBM and latterly the Isle of Man Government where for 14 years he was the chief executive of the Departments of Trade and Industry, Social Care and then Economic Development.

Rupert Leaton, managing director, welcomed Mr Corlett to the team and said: ‘We have just celebrated our 10th anniversary and have seen a substantial growth in business over this time with clients currently in 34 countries.

‘This success has primarily been driven by the efficiencies and time savings our solutions deliver.

‘We are delighted to welcome Chris to the team to assist in driving the business forward over the next 10 years’.

Mr Corlett said: ‘I am excited to join MBS and its talented team which has built a great reputation.

‘I look forward to helping businesses in a wide range of sectors to address challenges including improving customer service, saving money, meeting regulatory standards and protecting information.’