Becs brings 15 years plus experience in HR, having worked most recently as an independent consultant and previously leading People teams at CMR Surgical and Sagentia. Her ability to deliver practical, high-impact people initiatives will be instrumental in attracting and retaining high-performing individuals the company needs to achieve its next phase of growth.
“It’s a really exciting time to be joining this fast-paced scale-up,” said Becs Herd, Chief People Officer at Forefront RF. “The team is developing cutting-edge technology that has the potential to be a game-changer for mobile device manufacturing and I’m looking forward to supporting this talented group as we build a people-first culture.”
“We are on track to launch our first-generation product for the cellular-enabled smartwatch market in 2026, and securing the right talent is critical to achieving this,” added Ronald Wilting, CEO at Forefront RF. “Becs’ pragmatic, results-oriented approach to culture, retention, and organisational development will be key to empowering individuals who want to make a difference and we are delighted to have her on board.”
The company has recently relocated to brand new headquarters, complete with a purpose-built lab equipped with state-of-the-art test and measurement equipment. These facilities support the development of advanced communication modules that meet 3GPP standards, marking a significant milestone as the company scales its operations and accelerates product development.
Forefront RF is pioneering a new approach mobile device design with its proprietary Foretune™ technology, which unlocks today’s fixed frequency radio hardware into a fully configurable, software-defined radio (SDR) system. This innovation paves the way for a new generation of wireless devices that are flexible, scalable, and future-ready.