Curtis Walker has been appointed managing director of software developer Hybrid Anchor as the north Lanarkshire company eyes further expansion.

Walker joins from Abstract Canvas, a 3D visualisation studio which he set up in Glasgow in 2020.

The move sees Hybrid founder and former MD John Loudon step into a business development role, with a renewed focus on acquisitions following the successful addition of Edinburgh-based web support firm Off Canvas to his agency group five months ago.

Walker brings over two decades of creative and operational expertise to the role and will head up the senior creative and technical teams at both companies.

Mr Loudon said: “Bringing Curtis on board is a transformative step. His leadership, artistic vision and commitment to quality align perfectly with our values, allowing me to focus on new growth and partnership opportunities.

“He has been a pivotal force behind iconic visual projects, from the Radisson Hotel developments in the UK and US to large-scale commercial developments like Marischal Square in Aberdeen.

“This appointment strengthens our commitment to scaling the operational strength of our agencies, bringing the experience of a strong creative leader at a time when Hybrid Anchor and Off Canvas are set to expand even further.”

Since acquiring Off Canvas at the end of August, Hybrid Anchor has trebled its design team with eight arrivals in the second half of 2024 and Mr Walker said: “Having worked with John on numerous projects, I got to see first-hand how Hybrid Anchor approached client work.”