Dickinson (pictured) is a qualified management accountant with 20 years of experience, having most recently worked as director of operations and commercial finance at Jaywing.

The appointment follows Kelly Weston’s arrival at The Data City in the role of chief operating officer and board member.

The Data City runs a platform providing company data on emerging economic sectors, using artificial intelligence to gather data from various sources, including open data sets and company financial information.

Paul Connell, founder and executive chair at The Data City, said: “Emma thrives on developing strategy and commercial awareness within a business to drive performance and efficiency.

“She joins us at a hugely significant time in our life cycle and brings tremendous experience to the role.”