REG-MediaZest Plc: Appointment of Chairman

MediazestAnnouncement

09/06/2025 07:02

9 June 2025

 

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of
the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) 596/2014 as it forms part of UK domestic law
by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 ("MAR"), and is
disclosed in accordance with the Company's obligations under Article 17 of
MAR.

 

MediaZest Plc

(“MediaZest”, the “Company”, or the “Group”)

 

Appointment of Chairman

 

MediaZest plc (AIM: MDZ), the creative audio-visual solutions provider,
announces the appointment of Keith Edelman as Chairman of the Company with
immediate effect. Keith will succeed Lance O’Neill, who has decided to
retire from the Board, having been Chairman for over 18 years.

 

Keith has over 40 years industry experience, working with FTSE 100, 250,
AIM-listed and privately held companies across retail, hospitality,
infrastructure, finance, sport, and digital sectors. With a track record of
steering transformational growth, IPOs, and strategic M&A, Keith is known for
his sharp commercial acumen, rigorous governance standards, and ability to
unlock long-term value.

 

As a former Managing Director of Arsenal FC, Keith successfully delivered the
£390m Emirates Stadium project, raised over £1bn in financing, and
orchestrated landmark commercial deals for the club. His vast experience also
includes NED work with the likes of the London Legacy Development Corporation,
Supergroup Plc, Thorntons Plc, Glenmorangie Plc and Eurotunnel.

 

Amongst his operational roles he was Corporate Director at Ladbroke Group Plc,
Managing Director at Carlton Communications Plc and Group Chief Executive at
Storehouse Plc.

 

Keith’s boardroom expertise extends to chairing and advising numerous public
and private companies, with a focus on growth and innovation. Prior recent
positions include Chairman at Revolution Bars Group Plc, Headlam Group Plc and
AIM-listed Altitude Group Plc and his current positions include Board Mentor
at Critical Eye, Non-Executive Chairman at Jewellery Bullion Quarter Ltd and
Senior Independent Director at Murano Global Investment Plc.

 

Geoff Robertson, CEO of MediaZest, commented: “We are delighted to welcome
Keith to the Board. As a highly regarded Chairman, his proven track record and
extensive capital markets experience will be invaluable as we continue to
target year-on-year growth and a return to profitability at the pre-tax level
in FY25. I also would like to extend my thanks to Lance for his stewardship
and guidance over the past 18 years and wish him well for the future. It has
been a pleasure to work alongside him and his contribution to MediaZest in
that time has been enormous.”

 

Keith Edelman, Chairman of MediaZest, commented: “I am excited to join the
Board of MediaZest. The Company has recently delivered strong growth across
all three core sectors in which it operates, underpinned by an encouraging
forward order book and I am looking forward to working with the Board as we
focus on the next phase of growth for the Group.”

 

Additional Information on the Board Appointment

 

The following additional information is provided with regards to the
appointment of Keith Graeme Edelman, aged 74, in accordance with AIM Rule 17
and Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies:

 

 Current Directorships/partnerships:  Directorships/partnerships within the last five years:  
 Jewellery Quarter Bullion Limited    Headlam Group plc                                       
 Stonebury Properties Limited         J E Beale Public Limited Company                        
 Murano Global Investments plc        Beale Limited                                           
 D III LLP                            The Revel Collective plc                                
 D IV LLP                             61-62 Leinster Square Limited                           
                                      Canna Capital plc                                       
                                      Altitude Group plc                                      
                                      Pennpetro Energy plc                                    
                                                                                              

Qualceram Shires plc, a company which Keith Edelman was a director of, went
into liquidation on 7 July 2009.

 

Mr Edelman was a director of Metro Racing Limited which was placed into
solvent members’ liquidation on 16 June 2010.

 

Mr Edelman was a director of N.I.R.A.H. Limited which was placed into
administration on 11 November 2014.

 

Mr Edelman was a director of J E Beale Public Limited Company and Beale
Limited, both of which appointed an administrator on 29 January 2020.

 

Mr Edelman is a partner of D III LLP and D IV LLP. Both partnerships were
placed into compulsory liquidation on 17 May 2021.

 

While a director of The Revel Collective plc (then called Revolution Bars
Group plc), a subsidiary company, Revolution Bars Limited, undertook a
corporate voluntary arrangement (“CVA”) which was completed on 2 December
2022. Mr Edelman was not a director of Revolution Bars Limited at the time or
in the twelve months prior to the CVA.

 

There are no further disclosures required to be made in respect of the
appointment of Keith Edelman under AIM Rule 17 and Schedule 2(g) of the AIM
Rules for Companies.

 

 

For further information please contact:    

 

 MediaZest Plc                                                          www.mediazest.com                                                     
 Geoff Robertson, Chief Executive Officer                               via Walbrook PR                                                       
                                                                                                                                              
 SP Angel Corporate Finance LLP (Nomad)                                 Tel: +44 (0)20 3470 0470                                              
 David Hignell / Adam Cowl                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                              
 Hybridan LLP (Corporate Broker)                                        Tel: +44 (0)20 3764 2341                                              
 Claire Noyce                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                              
 Walbrook PR (Media & Investor Relations)  Tel: +44 (0)20 7933 8780 or mediazest@walbrookpr.com                                               
 Paul McManus / Lianne Applegarth Alice Woodings                        Mob: +44 (0)7980 541 893 / +44 (0)7584 391 303 / +44 (0)7407 804 654  
                                                                                                                                              

 

About MediaZest (www.mediazest.com)

MediaZest is a creative audio-visual solutions provider that specialises in
delivering innovative digital signage and audio systems to leading retailers,
brand owners and corporations. The Group offers an integrated service from
content creation and system design to installation, technical support, and
maintenance. MediaZest was admitted to the London Stock Exchange's AIM in
February 2005.

 

MediaZest’s new AIM rule 26 investor site is now available to view on the
Company website here: https://www.mediazest.com/about/investor-relations/



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