HammerTech welcomes Andrew Barron as Chief Product Officer, bringing his expertise to the construction industry’s favourite safety intelligence platform.
Following the US $70 million growth investment from Riverwood Capital, this appointment marks a major turning point for HammerTech.
Andrew, who joins from Envirosuite, an environmental intelligence firm, and has a background with Aconex through its Oracle acquisition, is ready to apply his global construction tech expertise to advance product research, investments, and the integration of cutting-edge technologies.
Andrew brings valuable experience from scaling SaaS businesses in markets similar to those HammerTech operates in, joining a product team that is set for significant growth. His deep understanding of construction environments and the specific stakeholder needs required to optimize jobsite workflows positions him to drive meaningful results.
Ben Leach, CEO of HammerTech, shared that Andrew’s appointment follows the company’s growth investment from Riverwood Capital. He noted that Andrew’s expertise in construction technology and product leadership is a significant asset, and praised his humility, motivation, and dedication to advancing construction safety. Leach further stated that Andrew aligns with HammerTech’s core values of unity, authenticity, and innovation, and the company is excited about the future with him leading the product team.
Andrew Barron expressed his excitement about joining the HammerTech team, eager to help drive the platform’s global potential as it enters its next phase of scaling and innovation. With a wealth of experience in rapidly scaling global companies and building world-class product teams, both in the public and private sectors, he is confident in his ability to contribute to the company’s continued success.
With his extensive background in the construction tech industry, Andrew feels strongly aligned with HammerTech’s strategy and is excited to play an integral role in achieving the company’s goals. He looks forward to collaborating with the team to unlock new opportunities and drive forward the platform’s global impact.
