Datawatch names Bero to top spot

Datawatch Corp. said that Kenneth P. Bero will succeed president and chief executive Robert W. Hagger, who will retire Dec. 31.

Bero, who will also join the board of directors, is currently chief operating officer of the Chelmsford company, which designs, makes, and markets business computer software.

Hagger has agreed to provide consulting advice to the new chief executive for 12 months following his retirement, and Hagger will remain a director of the company for the same period, Datawatch said.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)