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GS1’s Traceability Solution Providers Special Interest Group (TSP-SIG) has voted in its new co-chairs for 2023, with Michael Dossor of Result Group being re-appointed, and Greg Calvert of FreshChain Systems and Escavox’s Luke Wood rounding out the trio.

Michael Dossor, general manager of Result Group.
Michael Dossor, general manager of Result Group.

Speaking on the re-appointment, Dossor, group general manager of Result Group, said he is humbled to get the nod as co-chair and is looking forward to continuing all their work, which he says “has only really just begun”. 

“Still lots to achieve for the development of traceability solutions in this country. It’s a big market for all solution providers, with an incredible globally recognised skillset and the ability to put the region ‘on the map’ in this space,” he said.

Greg Calvert, co-founder of FreshChain Systems, thanked everyone for their support and said is excited to push forward with the next phase of their work.

“We will continue our work with industry to make the pathway for digital adoption easier to navigate,” Calvert said.

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