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RNS Number : 6979M  Ebiquity PLC  19 November 2024

Ebiquity plc

(the "Company" or "Ebiquity")

19 November 2024

Appointment of Chief Executive Officer

Ebiquity plc, a world leader in media investment analysis, announces the
appointment of Ruben Schreurs as a director and the Group's Chief Executive
Officer, effective immediately. Ruben's appointment marks the logical next
step in the Group's strategic journey to become a tech-enabled and scalable
business, driving profitable growth and improving client experience and
shareholder value.

Ruben Schreurs was previously the Company's Chief Strategy Officer and Chief
Product Officer, having joined the Group in 2020 following the acquisition of
Digital Decisions, of which he was founder.  Ruben has been a key player in
the expansion of Ebiquity's product offering and the transformation of its
business, positioning the Company as a leader in media intelligence and
advisory services

The appointment follows the resignation of Nick Waters who has stepped down
from the Board with immediate effect.  Nick is leaving to pursue other career
opportunities, returning to the agency sector. He will remain with the
business as Global President until 31 January 2025 to ensure a smooth
transition and handover to Ruben.

At the date of this announcement, Ruben Schreurs holds around 7.01% of the
Company's voting rights.

Rob Woodward, Chair, commented:

"The Board is delighted to appoint Ruben Schreurs as CEO of Ebiquity plc.
Ruben's entrepreneurial background, strategic insight and commitment to client
success make him ideally suited to lead the next phase of Ebiquity's
development as we strengthen our strategic focus and expand in emerging media
areas.

The Board thanks Nick Waters for his commitment and leadership during the last
four years. Nick has led the business during a period of transformation which
Ruben will continue. We wish Nick well for the future."

Ruben Schreurs, Group CEO, said:

"It is a great privilege to be appointed to the role of Group CEO at Ebiquity.
 We are on the cusp of transformative growth opportunities in our core
markets and in emerging media channels. I look forward to working with our
trusted partners and our talented global team to further scale our solutions,
deepen our client relationships and ensure Ebiquity thrives as a world leader
in media investment analysis."

This announcement contains inside information.

Additional Information

In accordance with the AIM Rules, the following information required to be
disclosed in relation to Ruben Schreurs is set out below. Other than this
information, Ruben Schreurs has confirmed there is no further information
required to be disclosed under paragraph (g) of Schedule Two of the AIM Rules.

Full Name:

Ruben Schreurs

Age:

33

Current beneficial shareholding in the Company:

9,604,381 ordinary shares

Current directorships:

Stichting Administratiekantoor Pinnacle Invest

Cosimo Capital BV

Previous directorships within the last 5 years:

Digital Decisions BV

 

 

 Enquiries:

 

 Ebiquity plc                                              +44 (0) 20 7650 9600
 Dorcas Murray, Company Secretary

 Camarco
 Ben Woodford                                              +44 (0) 7990 653 341
 Geoffrey Pelham-Lane                                      +44 (0) 7733 124 226

 Panmure Liberum (Financial Adviser, Nomad and Broker)     +44 (0) 20 7886 2500
 Edward Mansfield / Dougie McLeod (Corporate Advisory)
 Mark Murphy / Sam Elder (Corporate Broking)

 

About Ebiquity plc

 

Ebiquity plc (LSE AIM: EBQ) is a world leader in media investment analysis.
It harnesses the power of data to provide independent, fact-based advice,
enabling brand owners to perfect media investment decisions and improve
business outcomes. Ebiquity is able to provide independent, unbiased advice
and solutions to brands because we have no commercial interest in any part of
the media supply chain.

 

We are a data-driven solutions company helping brand owners drive efficiency
and effectiveness from their media spend, eliminating wastage and creating
value. We provide analysis and solutions through four Service Lines: Media
management, Media performance, Marketing effectiveness and Contract
Compliance.

 

Ebiquity's clients are served by more than 600 media specialists, covering
80% of the global advertising market.

 

The Company has the most comprehensive, independent view of today's global
media market, analysing over US$100bn of media spend and contract value from
over 110 countries annually, including trillions of digital media impressions.

 

As a result, over 70 of the world's top 100 advertisers today
choose Ebiquity as their trusted independent media advisor.

 

For further information, please visit: www.ebiquity.com
(http://www.ebiquity.com/)

 

 

 

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