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RNS Number : 3386B  Gateley (Holdings) PLC  22 August 2024

22 August 2024

 

Gateley (Holdings) plc

("Company" or the "Group")

 

Appointment of Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate

 

Gateley (Holdings) plc (AIM:GTLY), the professional services group, is pleased
to announce the appointment of Edward Knapp as an Independent Non-Executive
Director and Chair Designate. Edward becomes a Non-Executive Director with
immediate effect and will become Chairman when Nigel Payne steps down from the
board on 1 November 2024.

 

Edward is a global business leader with extensive experience in growth
strategy design and delivery, technology, risk management and transformation
with a particular focus on professional and financial services. He has held
executive and senior leadership roles in consultancy and professional
services, high-growth technology companies and major financial institutions
worldwide, including McKinsey & Company, Barclays, HSBC, Revolut and
M&G, where he has most recently brought a particular focus on advisory,
wealth management and talent. As a member of the UK Endorsement Board he is
accountable for influencing, endorsing and adopting standards for audit,
accounting and professional services spanning UK PLCs. He currently serves as
a Non-Executive Director of F&C Investment Trust plc and has extensive
international private-equity backed and plc board and advisory experience,
including Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee and Non-Executive Director
of AIM company Ten Lifestyle Group plc and formerly as a Non-Executive
Director of Mattioli Woods plc.

 

On appointment, Edward will become a member of the Remuneration, Audit and
Risk and Nomination Committees. From 1 November 2024, he will take over the
role of Chairman of the Board, and Chairman of the Nomination Committee.

 

Rod Waldie, CEO of Gateley, said:

 

"On behalf of the board, I thank Nigel for his significant contribution to the
Group throughout the nine year period since IPO. His experience, tireless
commitment, clear perspective and support have been instrumental in growing
the diverse and resilient professional services business that Gateley is
today.

 

"I am delighted to welcome Edward to the board. He brings extensive and
valuable executive and non-executive experience across a range of sectors,
commercial acumen and strong and effective leadership.  He will be an
excellent chairman for the Group.  I very much look forward to working with
Edward as we continue to grow the Group, maximising the strengths and
opportunities generated by the unique combination of professional services in
our business."

 

Edward Knapp, incoming Chair of Gateley, said:

 

"It's an honour to be appointed as the next Chairman of Gateley. Nigel and the
whole team have achieved so much since IPO. The business has an extraordinary
track record and heritage of delivering for clients across its legal and
professional services capabilities.

 

"I am looking forward to engaging with our clients, colleagues, communities,
shareholders and the whole board to help Gateley navigate the next chapter of
outstanding client service, capitalising on its compelling talent proposition
to deliver sustainable profitable growth and shareholder returns for the long
term."

 

Further information on Edward Knapp

 

Edward Stephen Knapp, aged 40, is, or has been, a director or partner of the
following companies or partnerships during the last 5 years:

 

Current Directorships:

 

Asia House Enterprises Limited

Asia House

F&C Investment Trust plc

Possibility+ Limited

Ten Lifestyle Group plc

The Payment Systems Regulator Limited

United Kingdom Endorsement Board

 

Past Directorships:

 

Dunsfold Airport Limited

Eureka Management Company Limited

Mattioli Woods plc

Redwood Bank Limited

Trinity College (CSP) Limited

Trinity (B) Limited

Trinity College (D) Limited

Trinity College (E) Limited

Trinity College (F) Limited

Walton Farms Limited

 

Edward does not hold any legal or beneficial direct or indirect interest in
the ordinary shares of the Company.

There is no further information required to be disclosed in respect of Edward
Knapp pursuant to Rule 17 or schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.

 

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