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RNS Number : 4875W  Microlise Group PLC  18 April 2023

18 April 2023

 

Microlise Group plc

("Microlise", "the Group" or "the Company")

 

Board Appointment

 

 

Microlise Group plc (AIM: SAAS), a leading provider of SaaS based transport
technology solutions to fleet operators, is pleased to announce that, as
disclosed in the annual results on 30 March 2022, Nick Wightman has today been
appointed to the Board of Microlise as an Executive Director in the role of
Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Nick will replace Bill Wynn, who is retiring
after 15 years with the Company on 31 May 2023.

 

Nick first joined Microlise in 2012 and played a key role in the Group's
refinancing and reorganisation in 2018, its acquisition of TruTac in 2020 and
Vita Software in 2023, its IPO in 2021 and in establishing the Group's offices
in India, France and Australia. Prior to joining Microlise, Nick held senior
financial roles at Ardagh Group, Bombardier Transportation, and Airfoil
Technologies.

 

Nadeem Raza, CEO of Microlise, commented: "We would like to congratulate
Nick on his appointment as CFO and welcome him to the Board. Nick has made a
significant contribution to Microlise since he joined in 2012 and we look
forward to working with him to deliver the Group's strategic priorities."

 

Additional Information on the Board Appointment:

 

The following additional information is provided with regards to the
appointment of Nicholas James Wightman, aged 45, in accordance with AIM Rule
17 and Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.

 

Nick Wightman has no current directorships/partnerships, nor has he had any
within the last five years, and currently holds 120,526 ordinary shares in the
Company.

 

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

 

For further information, please contact:

 

 Microlise Group plc                                                           C/O SEC Newgate

 Nadeem Raza, CEO

 Nick Wightman, CFO

 Singer Capital Markets (Nominated Adviser & Broker)                           Tel: 020 7496 3000

 Steve Pearce / James Moat / Harry Gooden

 SEC Newgate (Financial PR)                                                    Tel: 020 3757 6880

 Bob Huxford / Molly Gretton / Harry Handyside                                 Email: microlise@secnewgate.co.uk (mailto:microlise@secnewgate.co.uk)

 

 

About Microlise

Microlise Group Plc is a leading provider of transport management software to
fleet operators helping them to improve efficiency, safety, and reduce
emissions. These improvements are delivered through reduced fuel use, reduced
mileage travelled, improved driver performance, fewer accidents, elimination
of paperwork and delivery of an enhanced customer experience.

 

Established in 1982, Microlise is an award-winning business with over 400
enterprise clients. With 463 employees based at the Group's headquarters in
Nottingham in the UK, the Company also has offices in France, Australia, and
India, with a total global staff base of over 670.

Microlise is listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange (AIM: SAAS)
and qualifies for the London Stock Exchange's Green Economy Mark.

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