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RNS Number : 0639O essensys PLC 24 June 2025
24 June 2025
essensys plc
("essensys" or "Group")
Board Changes
essensys plc (AIM:ESYS), the leading global provider of software and
technology to the flexible workspace industry, is pleased to announce the
appointment of Sian Herbert as Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of
the Audit Committee on 1 July 2025. Sian will succeed Charles Butler, who is
stepping down as member of the Board and Chair of the Audit Committee at the
end of June to pursue other interests.
Sian has an extensive career in the City, spanning 35 years' experience within
both the financial services and technology sectors, specifically within audit,
accounting, risk, regulation and governance. This experience positions Sian to
offer invaluable insight and significant strength to the essensys Board.
Sian spent a successful 25 years at PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP ("PwC"), with
15 years as Partner. As partner, Sian developed in depth expertise in
financial services, e-money and payment services, advising on risk, regulatory
change and the increasing impact of technology on the sector. Over her
extensive career, Sian has held a variety of leadership and senior board level
positions and is a recognised expert at providing strategic advice and
guidance to companies within the financial service sector. Since July 2020,
Sian has held Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of Audit and Risk
Committee roles at Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC and AIM quoted Equals Group
plc, as well as Audit Committee Chair for HBL Bank UK Limited.
Outside of these leadership positions, Sian is a member of the Institute of
Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, as well as a Member of the Hong
Kong Society of Accountants.
essensys' Chairman Jon Lee said: "We are delighted to welcome Sian Herbert to
the essensys Board. Her impressive track record of providing insight and
in-depth knowledge to companies will prove invaluable in driving forward our
strategic goals and initiatives for essensys as we enter our next chapter of
growth.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Charles Butler, who has
been with us since our IPO in 2019, for his energy, guidance and support the
last six years as both a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit
Committee. I wish him all the best in his future endeavours."
Additional information in respect of the AIM Rules
The following information relates to the appointment of Sian Anne Herbert,
aged 59, who is currently, or has within the past five years been, a director
or partner of the following companies:
Current Directorships and/or Partnerships Previous Directorships and/or Partnerships (within the last five years)
Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC HBL Bank UK Limited
Grange Road (Woking) Residents Management Company Ltd
Equals Group plc
PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP
As at the date of this announcement, Sian Herbert does not hold any ordinary
shares in essensys plc.
Save as set out above there are no further disclosures pursuant to Rule 17 or
Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies in respect of the appointment of
Sian Herbert.
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For further information, please contact:
essensys plc +44 (0)20 3102 5252
James Lowery, Chief Executive Officer
Greg Price, Chief Financial Officer
Canaccord Genuity Limited (Nominated Adviser and Broker) +44 (0)20 7523 8000
Simon Bridges / Harry Gooden / Andrew Potts
Gracechurch Group
Heather Armstrong / Alexis Gore / Rebecca Scott +44 (0) 20 4582 3500
essensys@gracechurchpr.com (mailto:essensys@gracechurchpr.com)
About essensys plc
Founded in 2006 and listed on the London Stock Exchange AIM Market, essensys
is a leading global provider of software and technology to the commercial real
estate industry.
Partnering with many of the world's leading landlords and flexible workspace
operators, essensys delivers innovative digital experience (DX) solutions that
drive occupancy, maximise yield and reduce operating costs. Its flagship
products, essensys Platform and elumo, solve the complex challenges of
managing physical and digital access in dynamic multi-tenant environments,
while delivering deep space utilisation insights and transformative digital
experiences.
With a focus on Access, Intelligence & Experience, essensys' products
enable real estate leaders to unlock the full potential of their portfolios in
today's flexible, hybrid world while ensuring they stay ahead in an era of
dynamic workplace evolution.
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