A RENOWNED Rugby Union legend has been appointed as the non-executive director at a leading tech company in Colchester.

Kyran Bracken MBE has been appointed as the new position holder for Pozitive Planet. In his new role, he will support the wider leadership team to deliver the firm's strategic objectives.

The Colchester brand believes he will be an asset to their expansion.

Alongside his legendary rugby career, Kyran is a highly successful businessman, with a property portfolio and events company among his major achievements.

Gazette: Business - Kyran Bracken MBE and Steve Daniels from Pozitive Plus.Business - Kyran Bracken MBE and Steve Daniels from Pozitive Plus. (Image: Pozitive Plus)

Pozitive Planet helps hundreds of thousands of UK businesses manage their energy, telecoms, water, payments, electric vehicle charging and even carbon offsetting.

The company’s energy arm, Pozitive Energy, is the official utility supplier to England Rugby.

Kyran said: “I am really excited to be joining Pozitive Planet during a time of rapid growth and ongoing innovation.

“With rugby values at its core: teamwork, respect, and enjoyment Pozitive Planet shares similar passions to me, so I was delighted to accept the role.

“Pozitive Planet continues to break the mold when it comes to serving its business customers, putting customer profitability and sustainability at the core of what they do.

“I’m looking forward to helping them share that message, particularly with grassroots rugby clubs where sustainable operational growth is of paramount importance.”