AdEPT Technology Group PLC Former Gamma Communications plc COO appointed NED (5508D)
June 27 2019 - 2:01AM
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AdEPT Technology Group PLC
27 June 2019
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AdEPT Technology Group plc
("AdEPT" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries the
"Group")
Directorate and senior management team changes
Director and board appointment - Non-Executive Director
AdEPT (AIM: ADT), one of the UK's leading independent providers
of managed services for IT, unified communications, connectivity,
voice and cloud services, announces that Richard Bligh has been
appointed as a non-executive director of the Company with immediate
effect.
Richard was formerly Chief Operating Officer of Gamma
Communications plc ("Gamma") and during his 13 years with Gamma was
instrumental in building that company to over GBP1 billion market
capitalisation. Richard's knowledge of the UK technology market,
and how to develop businesses, will be a great asset to AdEPT.
Richard Bligh, Non-Executive Director commented: "I am delighted
to be given the opportunity to join the board at AdEPT. The
development of the Group to one of the UK leading managed service
providers, across particularly the last 4 years, gives an excellent
platform for future growth to which I believe that I can add
value."
Ian Fishwick, Chairman said, "We are delighted that someone with
Richard's wealth of experience in the UK technology space is
joining AdEPT. Richard's detailed knowledge and insight of the
converging communications and IT markets will provide significant
value to the Company. Through our communications sector focus I
have known Richard for a number of years and on behalf of the Board
I would like to welcome Richard to the AdEPT team."
The following additional information is provided in accordance
with paragraph (g) of Schedule Two of the AIM Rules for
Companies.
Richard Anthony Bligh, 58, holds or has held the following
directorships or partnerships in the last 5 years:
Current Directorships or Partnerships Previous Directorships or Partnerships
LynxGuard Limited Gamma Communications plc
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No further information relating to Richard Bligh is required to
be disclosed pursuant to Schedule Two, paragraph (g) of the AIM
Rules.
Senior management team appointment - Chief Operating Officer
The Company also announces the appointment of Andy Lovett to the
senior management team of AdEPT, as Chief Operating Officer. Andy
is hugely experienced in running the operational side of businesses
spanning; software development, IT outsource, and mission critical
client projects. Andy brings to AdEPT a wealth of highly relevant
skills having recently worked for Banking software company DPR and
global outsourcer Xchanging.
Phil Race, AdEPT Chief Executive commented: "I am delighted that
Andy has chosen to join the team at AdEPT. I have worked closely
with Andy in previous UK and overseas technology businesses, on a
number of projects. I therefore know that Andy's experience running
complex IT operations, integrating businesses and deploying
strategic solutions will be highly beneficial as the Group
continues to acquire, develop and grow."
Enquiries:
AdEPT Technology Group plc
Ian Fishwick, Chairman 07720 555 050
Phil Race, Chief Executive 07798 575 338
John Swaite, Finance Director 01892 550 243
Cantor Fitzgerald Europe
Nominated Adviser & Broker
Phil Davies / Will Goode 020 7894 7000
Person responsible:
The person responsible for arranging the release of this
announcement on behalf of AdEPT is John Swaite.
About AdEPT Technology Group plc:
AdEPT Technology Group plc is one of the UK's leading
independent providers of managed services for IT, unified
communications, connectivity and voice solutions. AdEPT's tailored
services are used by thousands of customers across the UK and are
brought together through the strategic relationships with tier-1
suppliers such as Openreach, BT Wholesale, Virgin Media, Avaya,
Microsoft, Dell and Apple.
AdEPT is listed on the London Stock Exchange (Ticker: ADT). For
further information please visit: www.adept.co.uk
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