16th Dec 2020 07:00
16 December 2020
accesso® Technology Group plc
("accesso" or the "Group")
Board Change
accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment and cultural markets, today announces that Jody Madden has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Group, effective from January 1st, 2021.
Jody is an experienced technology leader, and is currently Chief Executive Officer of Foundry, a London-based creative software developer for the Media and Entertainment and Digital Design industries. She has 20 years of experience in Media and Entertainment and held a range of senior roles at Digital Domain, Lucasfilm and Industrial Light & Magic prior to joining Foundry. Jody is also on the Board of Directors of the Sustainable Food Center, a Central Texas non-profit group.
Bill Russell, Non-Executive Chairman of accesso commented:
"Jody's leadership experience at the intersection of the software and entertainment industries will be a great asset for us. She understands our mission to redefine the guest experience through technology and will provide invaluable stewardship as we drive forward with our long-term growth plan. We are delighted to add Jody's passion and expertise to the Board and look forward to welcoming her to Accesso."
Jody Madden commented:
"I'm excited to be joining Accesso at a crucial moment in the Company's development. The business has shown great resilience and adaptability in managing a challenging year so far and remains well-set to execute a very exciting strategy for the future. I look forward to using my own experience to help support the management team as it executes that plan and builds Accesso back towards growth."
For further information, please contact:
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accesso Technology Group plc | +44 (0)118 934 7400 |
Bill Russell, Non-Executive Chairman Steve Brown, Chief Executive Officer Fern MacDonald, Chief Financial Officer |
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Numis Securities Limited (Nominated Adviser and Sole Broker) | +44 (0)20 7260 1000 |
Simon Willis, Hugo Rubinstein, Mark Lander |
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FTI Consulting, LLP (Financial Public Relations) | +44 (0)20 3727 1000 |
Matt Dixon, Adam Davidson, Chris Birt |
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Further information
Jody Rae Madden currently has no beneficial interest in the Company.
Jody, age 42, is, or has been, a director or partner of the following companies or partnerships during the previous five years:
Current Directorships or Partnerships |
The Foundry Visionmongers Ltd |
Foundry Visionmongers (Ireland) Ltd |
The Foundry USCO Inc. |
The Foundry Intermediate Holdings Ltd |
The Foundry Holdings Ltd |
The Foundry Midco No 2 Ltd |
The Foundry Midco No 1 Ltd |
The Foundry Bidco Ltd |
The Foundry Topco Ltd |
The Foundry Bidco No.2 Ltd |
The Foundry Midco No 3 Ltd |
The Foundry Holdo Ltd |
The Foundry Topco No.2 Ltd |
The Foundry Bidco 2 Limited |
Sustainable Food Center Inc |
There is no further information required to be disclosed pursuant to Schedule Two, paragraph (g) of the AIM rules.
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