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RNS Number : 1982R  XP Factory PLC  02 February 2026

2 February 2026

 

XP Factory plc

("XP Factory", the "Company" or the "Group")

 

Appointment of Non-executive Chairman

XP Factory plc (AIM: XPF), one of the UK's pre-eminent experiential leisure
businesses operating the Escape Hunt® and Boom Battle Bar® brands, is
pleased to announce the appointment of James van den Bergh as Independent
Non-executive Chairman with immediate effect. James succeeds Richard Rose
following the announcement on 29 September 2025 of Richard's intention to step
down from his role.

James currently serves as CEO of TruFin Plc ("TruFin"), an AIM-listed company,
where he has created significant shareholder value through a clear strategic
focus, profitable growth and disciplined capital allocation. These same
principles will underpin his approach as Chair of XP Factory.

TruFin was spun out of Arrowgrass Capital Partners in 2018, with James
appointed CEO in September 2019. Having begun his career at Merrill Lynch,
James entered investment management in 2003 and later led Arrowgrass's
unlisted markets and alternative finance team. He brings deep relationships
with both institutional investors and family offices.

Richard Harpham, CEO, commented: "It's been an absolute pleasure working with
Richard Rose since I assumed the role of CEO in 2017. On behalf of the Board,
I'd like to thank Richard for his wise support and guidance during a period
which has seen XP Factory grow from a business with revenues of £0.9m in FY16
to almost £58m in FY25. We are delighted that James van den Bergh has agreed
to succeed Richard as Chairman and look forward to working with him to help
unlock value and capitalise on the opportunities ahead."

 

INFORMATION REQUIRED UNDER SCHEDULE TWO PARAGRAPH(G) AND RULE 17 OF THE AIM
RULES FOR COMPANIES IN RESPECT OF JAMES VAN DEN BERGH

 Full name:                            James Andrew Gerald van den Bergh
 Age                                   47
 XP Factory plc ordinary shares held:  371,647
 Mr van den Bergh holds or has held the following directorships or partnerships
 in the past five years
 Current directorships:                TruFin plc

                                       TruFin Software Limited

                                       PlayIgnite Ltd

                                       PlayStack Limited

                                       Oxygen Finance Group Limited

                                       Oxygen Finance Limited

                                       Satago Financial Solutions Limited

                                       TruFin Holdings Ltd
 Previous directorships                Porge Ltd
                                       AltLending (UK) Ltd

                                       Vertus Capital Limited

                                       Vertus Capital SPV1 Limited

                                       Oxford Bioelectronics Ltd

 

Save for the information above, there are no further disclosures to be made in
accordance with Rule 17 and Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies in
respect of the appointment.

Enquiries:

 

 XP Factory Plc                                                          +44 (0) 20 7846 3322

 https://www.xpfactory.com/ (https://www.xpfactory.com/)

 Richard Harpham (Chief Executive Officer)

 Singer Capital Markets, NOMAD and Broker                                +44 (0) 20 7496 3000

 https://www.singercm.com/ (https://www.singercm.com/)

 Peter Steel

 James Todd

 IFC Advisory - Financial PR                                             +44 (0) 20 3934 6630

 https://www.investor-focus.co.uk/ (https://www.investor-focus.co.uk/)

 Graham Herring

 Florence Staton

Notes to Editors:

 

About XP Factory plc

 

The XP Factory Group is one of the UK's pre-eminent experiential leisure
businesses which currently operates two fast growing leisure brands.  Escape
Hunt is a global leader in providing escape-the-room experiences delivered
through a network of owner-operated sites in the UK, an international network
of franchised outlets and through digitally delivered games which can be
played remotely.

 

Boom Battle Bar is a fast-growing network of owner-operated and franchise
sites in the UK that combine competitive socialising activities with themed
cocktails, drinks and street food in a high energy, fun setting.  Activities
include a range of games such as augmented reality darts, Bavarian axe
throwing, 'crazier golf', shuffleboard and others.  The Group's products
enjoy premium customer ratings and cater for leisure or teambuilding, in small
groups or large, and are suitable for consumers, businesses and other
organisations. The Company has a strategy to expand the network in the UK and
internationally, creating high quality games and experiences delivered through
multiple formats and which can incorporate branded IP content.
(https://xpfactory.com/ (https://xpfactory.com/) )

 

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