2nd Jan 2013 08:36
2 January 2013
NetDimensions (Holdings) Limited
("NetDimensions" or the "Company")
Directorate Change
NetDimensions (AIM: NETD), a global provider of performance, knowledge and learning management systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Chaloner as CFO, effective immediately.
Matthew Chaloner, aged 41, worked in a variety of senior financial positions before becoming Group Finance Director of UK-listed engineering group Howle Holdings plc ("Howle") in 2000. The Howle board appointed Matthew CEO of the fully-listed company in 2003. During his tenure as CEO, Matthew successfully restructured Howle, returning it to profitability before successfully executing its sale to AIM listed electronics manufacturer Elektron Technology plc ("Elektron") in 2006.
Post the acquisition by Elektron, Matthew acted as Financial Controller for its largest division where he set up a Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise (WFOE) in Shenzen, China and successfully offshored manufacturing. From March 2010, Matthew has acted as Business Development Director responsible for targeting new business opportunities both in mainland China and overseas. Matthew has resided in China since 2010.
Matthew is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
Matthew Chaloner, CFO of NetDimensions, commented: "I am very pleased and excited to be joining NetDimensions as CFO at this stage in the Company's development, where I will be a key member of the team driving the business forward to achieve its long-term growth strategy. I am looking forward to this new and challenging role and to re-engaging with the investment community in the UK."
Jay Shaw, CEO of NetDimensions, commented: "We are delighted Matthew is joining us as our new CFO. He has a wealth of experience in financial and senior management roles within growing organisations, where he has been an integral part of their success. In addition, his strong understanding of our key markets coupled with considerable experience in mergers and acquisitions will undoubtedly strengthen the skill set of our management team and we look forward to working with him."
Appendix:
Save as disclosed below, there are no other details regarding Matthew Chaloner that are required to be disclosed under paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 of the AIM Rules.
Directorships: Current and held in the past five years.
·; Total Carbides Ltd. - manufacturer of tungsten carbide wear parts. February 2000 to December 2011.
·; Titman Tip Tools Ltd. - manufacturer of Tungsten Carbide router cutters. February 2000 to December 2011.
·; Howle Holdings Ltd. - holding company. February 2000 to December 2011.
·; Penyard Industries Ltd. - holding company. February 2000 to December 2011.
·; Phoenix Rising from the Ashes Ltd. - dormant company. February 2000 to December 2011
·; Sifam Instruments Ltd. - dormant company. May 2001 to December 2011.
Enquiries:
NetDimensions (Holdings) Limited | Tel: +852 2122 4500 |
Jay Shaw | |
Panmure Gordon (UK) Limited (Nomad & Broker) |
Tel: +44 20 7886 2500 |
Fred Walsh | |
Charles Leigh-Pemberton Victoria Boxall | |
Walbrook PR Ltd (Financial Public Relations) |
Tel: +44 20 7933 8792 |
Bob Huxford | bob@walbrookpr.com |
Helen Westaway | helen@walbrookpr.com |
About NetDimensions
Established in 1999, NetDimensions (AIM: NETD; OTCQX: NETDY) is a global provider of performance, knowledge and learning management systems.
The NetDimensions Talent Suite enables companies, government agencies and other organizations to personalize learning, share knowledge, enhance performance, foster collaboration, and manage compliance programs for employees, customers, partners and suppliers.
Recognized as one of the talent management industry's top-rated technology suppliers in overall customer satisfaction, NetDimensions has been chosen by multinational organizations worldwide including ING, Cathay Pacific, Chicago Police Department, Delphi Automotive, Progress Software, and Travelex.
NetDimensions is ISO 9001 certified and NetDimensions hosted services are ISO 27001 certified. For more information, visit www.NetDimensions.com
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