Online property auction technology provider, Bamboo Auctions, has appointed former Reapit CEO, Gary Barker, and experienced fintech specialist, Rob Barnett to its board.

Together with CEO, Robin Rathore, and Chairman, Nicholas Leeming, the pair will help advise and guide Bamboo Auctions’ strategic direction as it continues to increase its market share of the online auction sector as well as expanding its product offering into the wider property market.

Gary, a well-known industry expert with over 20 years’ experience in property technology, was also CTO at Countrywide and has held senior roles at other firms including Nurtur, COHO and ViewMyChain.

Rob has spent much of his career working in large international businesses including Friendslife, Kingfisher, RBS Insurance, Direct Line, and more recently NED at ContentCal and Chairman at Detected.

Scaling tech and services

Robin Rathore, CEO, Bamboo Auctions, said: “Bamboo Auctions has grown significantly over the last few years and I’m delighted to be working with Rob and Gary as we deliver our ambitious plans for growth over the next 12 months. Bamboo Auctions and our agent customers will greatly benefit from both Gary and Rob’s experience and expertise in scaling companies, particularly tech businesses in the property sector.

“As we further cement our position as the leading provider of agent focussed, online auction technology, we are continuing to invest heavily in our technology solutions with lots of exciting initiatives and products in the pipeline. Both Gary and Rob will be vital in supporting us to continue to deliver the best quality of service and products in the market.”

Gary added: “I’m joining Bamboo at a significant time as the business moves into its next stage of growth. The team has done a great job building the foundations of a highly innovative and successful technology business, with an impressive stable of highly reputable customers, and I look forward to working with Robin and rest of the board to capitalise on this established success.”