Frontier Smart Technologies Grp Ltd Appointment of Non-Executive Director (3816R)

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RNS Number : 3816R

Frontier Smart Technologies Grp Ltd

09 December 2016

 
 For Immediate Release   9 December 2016

Frontier Smart Technologies Group Limited

('Frontier' or the 'Group')

Appointment of Non-Executive Director

Frontier (AIM: FST), a pioneer in technologies for Digital Radio and Smart Audio devices, is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Harriman as Non-Executive Director to the Board with immediate effect.

Martin Harriman, aged 54, brings a wealth of experience managing and advising international technology businesses. He has held a number of senior roles at Telefónica S.A., the Spanish multinational telecommunications provider, including CEO of Telefónica Digital UK and subsequently Global Managing Director of Consumer Internet of Things & Digital Home, where he was responsible for the roll out of digital technologies into the home across Telefónica's 24 country footprint. His earlier career also encompassed management roles at Ericsson, Marconi and BT.

Dr. Martin Knight, Chairman of Frontier, commented:

"We are delighted to appoint Martin to Frontier's Board as a Non-Executive Director. His significant experience across the technology and digital home sectors will benefit the newly refocused and rebranded Group as we build on our position as an established leader in Digital Radio and look to develop the exciting opportunity in Smart Audio."

Martin Harriman, new Non-Executive Director of Frontier, added:

"The digital home market is undergoing significant changes, creating exciting opportunities for Frontier. I look forward to working with the team to support its expansion in both new and existing markets."

Current directorships/ partnerships:

Wave Optics Limited

Pitch@Palace C.I.C.

Cambridge Communication Systems Limited

A Digital Edge Limited

Previous directorships/ partnerships in the last five years:

Mobile Value Partners (Sandbox) Limited

Weve Limited

Telefónica Financial Services UK Limited

Steele Solutions Limited

Save as disclosed above, there are no other matters which are required to be disclosed with regards to the appointment of Martin Harriman in accordance with Rule 17 and paragraph (g) of Schedule two of the AIM Rules for Companies.

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For further enquiries:

 
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 Frontier Smart Technologies                7391 0630 
 Anthony Sethill, Chief Executive 
  Officer 
 Jonathan Apps, Chief Financial 
  Officer 
 
 Peel Hunt LLP (Nominated Adviser          +44 (0) 20 
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 Richard Kauffer/ Euan Brown 
 
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 Buchanan (Financial PR)                    7466 5000 
 Sophie McNulty/ Henry Harrison-Topham/ 
  Steph Watson

About Frontier Smart Technologies

Frontier is a pioneer in software and hardware technologies for Digital Audio devices. The Group has one operating division, Frontier Silicon, which provides solutions for Digital Radio and Smart Audio devices.

Frontier was founded in 2002. Customers include many leading consumer audio brands: Bose, Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Grundig, harman/kardon (JBL), Onkyo, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Pure, Roberts, Sony, TechniSat, Yamaha, and many more.

The Group is headquartered in London, with engineering, sales and operations teams in Cambridge, Timisoara (Romania), Hong Kong, and Shenzhen.

http://www.frontiersmart.com/

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