Alyn Franklin appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Oritain
16 December 2024
London, UK: December 16, 2024 – Oritain, a global leader in product origin verification, has announced the appointment of Alyn Franklin as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately.
Alyn takes over from Grant Cochrane, now Founding Chair and Board Member, and will bring his expertise and leadership to guide Oritain on its next phase of growth and innovation.
Alyn joins Oritain from Alcumus, a leading provider of compliance and risk management solutions. During this time, he played a pivotal role in driving the company’s strategic direction, overseeing significant growth, and enhancing its technological capabilities. Prior to joining Alcumus, Alyn was Chief Financial Officer at Santia and held previous senior management roles at Connaught PLC, Wincanton, Coors Brewers, and Arthur Andersen.
With a proven track record of scaling businesses, leading global teams, and fostering innovation, Alyn is well-positioned to lead Oritain as it continues to expand its reach in isotopic product origin verification.
“I am thrilled to join Oritain, a company renowned for being the source of truth in global supply chains,” said Alyn Franklin. “Oritain’s unique technology and traceability program is unparalleled, and I am eager to work with the talented team to build on this foundation and drive the company’s success to new heights.”
As CEO, Alyn Franklin will lead Oritain’s global operations, further strengthen its market position, and deepen its partnerships across key industries such as fashion, textiles, food, and other materials.
“We are excited to welcome Alyn Franklin to Oritain as our new CEO,” said Sir John Key, Chairperson of the Board at Oritain. “Alyn’s extensive experience in leading high-growth, technology-driven businesses will be instrumental as we continue to innovate and expand our global impact in product origin verification and traceability.”
Backed by leading global investors Highland Europe and Long Ridge Equity, Oritain has experienced significant growth over the past few years. Today the company works with some of the world’s leading brands, serves clients in more than 20 countries and employs over 200 people in offices around the world.
About Oritain
Oritain is a global leader in product origin verification. The company’s innovative methodology employing forensic science and data is trusted by organizations worldwide across industries as diverse as fashion and cotton, coffee, horticulture, meat, dairy, and more. Oritain works with some of the world’s leading brands to help them achieve regulatory compliance, reduce reputational risk, and meet market demand through proving the provenance of their products. The company employs over 200 people in offices around the world, serving clients in more than 20 countries.
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