HAMPSHIRE-based De La Rue Retail Payment Solutions has appointed Steve Beadle as director of marketing.

In his new post, Mr Beadle will take the lead responsibility for all global marketing activity for Retail Payment Solutions - a division of De La Rue Cash Systems. Beadle was head of marketing for their desktop product division, where he served for four years.

As director of marketing for retail payment solutions, Simon and his team will develop and implement strategic marketing initiatives to further strengthen De La Rue Retail Payment Solutions' positioning within retail.

Simon said: "The new role will focus strategically on De La Rue's retail business. Building upon our global expertise as the cash handling experts for the retail industry, we have developed a variety of solutions for retailers who wish to improve the efficiency and security of their payment systems."