21 June 2024
Synectics plc
("Synectics" or the
"Company")
Board Appointment
Synectics plc (AIM: SNX), a leader
in advanced security and surveillance systems, announces that
Jonathan "Jon" Kempster will be appointed as an Independent
Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee with effect
from 1 July 2024.
Jon has more than 20 years'
experience as a public company director. He is currently a
Non-Executive Director of AIM quoted Norman Broadbent plc, a
leading Executive Search and Interim Management firm, Serinus
Energy plc, the international oil and gas company, and a Director
of Delta Pension Nominees Limited. Jon was previously a
Non-Executive Director of DX (Group) plc, the provider of delivery
solutions, FireAngel Safety Technology plc, the home safety
products group and Bonhill Group plc. Jon qualified as a chartered
accountant with Price Waterhouse in 1990 and has held several board
positions in both an executive and non-executive capacity,
including at Redcentric plc, Frasers Group plc and more recently
Ted Baker plc.
Furthermore, Synectics announces
that Dr Alison Vincent, Non-Executive Director, was
awarded a CBE in the King's Birthday Honour's List in recognition
of her dedication and services to Engineering and
Technology.
Bob Holt,
Chair of Synectics, commented:
"We're
pleased to welcome Jon to the Board and look forward to working
with him and benefiting from his many years'
experience.
"We would
also like to congratulate Alison on being awarded a CBE,
recognising the contribution she has made to UK engineering and
technology businesses. We are delighted Synectics continues to
benefit from her expertise."
Further information in accordance with Rule 17
and paragraph (g) of Schedule Two of the AIM Rules for Companies
(the "AIM Rules") is set out at the end of this
announcement.
For further
information, please contact:
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Synectics
plc
Paul Webb, Chief Executive Officer
Amanda Larnder, Chief Financial
Officer
Claire Stewart, Company Secretary
info@synecticsplc.com
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Tel: +44 (0) 114 280 2828
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Shore
Capital
Tom Griffiths / David Coaten / Rachel
Goldstein
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Tel: +44 (0) 20 7408 4090
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Vigo
Consulting
Jeremy Garcia / Fiona Hetherington / Aisling
Fitzgerald
synectics@vigoconsulting.com
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Tel: +44 (0) 20 7390 0230
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Appendix - AIM Rule 17
Save for the information set out
above and below, there are no further disclosures to be made in
accordance with Rule 17, Schedule Two (g) of the AIM Rules in
respect of the appointment of Jonathan "Jon" Kempster, aged 61. Jon
does not hold an interest in the Company's share
capital.
Current
Directorships/Partnerships
Delta Pension Nominees Limited
JVM AG
JVM Property AG
Norman Broadbent Plc
Serinus Energy Plc
Past
Directorships/Partnerships (within 5 years)
Bonhill Group Plc
DX (Group) Limited
FireAngel Safety Technology Group Plc
FireAngel Safety Technology Limited
Frasers Group plc
Independent Trustee Services Limited
JVM Ltd
Portcentric Solutions Limited
Redcentric Plc
Ted Baker Holdings Limited