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ASA International Group plc - Board and Leadership Update

ASA International Group plc (LSE: ASAI), one of the world's largest
international microfinance institutions announces today that Rob Keijsers has
been appointed Group Chief Executive Officer and Chris Low has assumed the
role of Non-Executive Chairman.

Rob Keijsers' appointment as Group Chief Executive Officer will be effective
as of 1 April 2025. At the time of Rob's appointment as Interim Chief
Executive Officer on 1 November 2024, Chris Low stepped up from his
Independent Non-Executive Director role to become Executive Chairman. As
expected, following the appointment of a permanent Group Chief Executive
Officer, Chris will now assume the role of Non-Executive Chairman also
effective 1 April 2025.

Chris Low, ASA International Chairman, said:

"On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to confirm the appointment of Rob
Keijsers as Group Chief Executive Officer, following a rigorous internal and
external search. Rob has demonstrated a strong track record during his
extensive career in financial services in both leadership as well as digital
transformation. Over the last few months as interim Chief Executive Officer,
the Board and I have been impressed with his energy and decisiveness with
regards to driving growth at ASA International and to make the organisation
function more efficiently and effectively. Rob has the full support of myself
and the Board for his plans for ASA International which will ultimately
increase female financial inclusion in the markets we operate in."

Rob Keijsers, ASA International Group CEO, added:

"I am deeply honoured to have been appointed Group Chief Executive Officer. I
believe ASA International is a truly special company and has the ability to
empower women and increase their economic and social position through access
to financial services. To realise this potential, ASA International needs to
accelerate growth further and leverage the benefits expected from our existing
digital transformation strategy."

 

Contact Details

ASA International Group plc

Investor Relations

Jonathan Berger

ir@asa-international.com (mailto:ir@asa-international.com)

 

Notes to Editors

Rob Keijsers took on the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer and Executive
Director of ASA International Group plc on 1 November 2024 having been Chief
Digital and Information Officer since July 2023. He originally joined as Chief
Information Officer in May 2022. Other than leading the IT department, he is
responsible for the overall digital transformation journey which includes the
implementation and adoption of the specific digital technologies as well as
the way in which people, processes and technology can enable this digital way
of working. Rob joined from ABN Amro Bank and over the past 15 years has
gained experience in the cross section of business operations and IT in a
multinational banking environment, specifically in large scale digital
transformations, post-merger and agile integrations, and setting up green
field operations.

Chris Low was appointed Executive Chairman of ASA International Group plc on 1
November 2024 having served as an Independent Non-Executive Director (INED)
since February 2023. Further he sits as an INED on the Boards of United Bank
for Africa (UK) Limited, EdPartners Africa Holdings Ltd, a provider of finance
to affordable schools in Kenya, and the Scottish African Business Association.
In addition, he advises the Zephyr Acorn Fund, an investor in early-stage
impact companies in East Africa, the Mobility Credit Fund that has been
established to capture opportunities in the Africa electric mobility sector
and several FinTech businesses operating on the continent. Prior to these
appointments he was I&M Group Plc's Regional Director for its East Africa
businesses. With over 30 years in international financial services, risk
management and digital transformation, Chris has specialised in emerging
markets, working across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

This announcement is made pursuant to Listing Rule 6.4.6R. In accordance with
LR 6.4.8R, the Company confirms that there is no information to be disclosed
in terms of LR 6.4.8R (1) to LR 6.4.8R (6) inclusive in respect of Rob
Keijsers.

About ASA International

ASA International Group plc (LSE: ASAI) is one of the world's largest
international microfinance institutions, with a strong commitment to financial
inclusion and socioeconomic progress. The company provides small, socially
responsible loans to low-income, financially underserved entrepreneurs,
predominantly women, across South Asia, South East Asia, West and East Africa.

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