Hearne will take up his new position at the pari-mutuel betting technology business on 14 May 2018.
As a veteran to the role Hearne has held multiple CFO and Director roles within numerous companies.
Hearne will be leaving his role as CFO for theScore, a sports digital media focused company, in order to join Sportech.
Commenting on the appointment, Andrew Gaughan, CEO said: "We are pleased to have secured Tom's talent to the Group. His experience in the fields of digital technology and sports media, and his long track record of driving growth, increasing profitability, and executing successful M&A transactions, perfectly aligns with our commitment to deliver transparent financial reporting and tangible growth for our shareholders."
Tom Hearne added: "I am very happy to be joining the Sportech Group and I look forward to working closely with Andrew, the Sportech Board, and Senior Management to deliver on core objectives and maximise the potential of the company's opportunities."
