ALAN Newman, 31, from Maidstone, has joined Lexicon, a billing and communication solutions provider.

He joins the company as a new business sales executive responsible for developing business in document processes and second-generation e-billing services.

Alan joins Lexicon as the firm is rapidly expanding with more than £18 million of contract wins in just 18 months.

Alan said: "Lexicon has a first class reputation in this industry, backed up by a long list of satisfied blue chip customers. I see my position as an ideal opportunity to work for the leading company in the growing market sector of document processing and e-commerce solutions."

Tim Delahay, managing director of Lexicon, said: "Alan is a perfect addition to this team and he will play a major part in Lexicon's continued success."