4 Oct 2021 07:00
ACCESS INTELLIGENCE PLC
("Access Intelligence", or the "Company")
BOARD CHANGES
London, 1 October 2021: Access Intelligence (AIM: ACC), the technology innovator delivering Software-as-a-Service ("SaaS") solutions for the communications and marketing industries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Gilbert as non-executive director with immediate effect.
Lisa has significant experience in the technology sector having worked for IBM for 25 years, holding a variety of roles globally. She is currently VP of Brand Sponsorship & Content at Kyndra, an IBM Company after moving from being General Manager of the IBM Marketing Services Center.
Lisa's recent roles within IBM have ranged from VP Marketing of IBM Growth Markets based in Shanghai, China where she led 300 staff across China, APAC, Latin America and EMEA. Other roles include Chief Marketing Officer at IBM Japan, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at IBM UK and Ireland and Vice President, Marketing Transformation at IBM North America.
Lisa Gilbert further enhances the strength and expertise on the Board of the Company following the appointments as non-executive directors of Sarah Vawda, corporate development director for Johnson Matthey, in March 2021 and Katie Puris, Head of Global Brand & Creative at TikTok, in June 2021.
Christopher Satterthwaite, Chairman of Access Intelligence, commented: "Lisa's incredible tenure at IBM, spearheading innovation and digital transformation across the business globally, makes her an invaluable asset to our board at such an exciting time in our evolution.
She is a truly transformational leader and we are very lucky to have her as a guide in the next phase of our growth. Her wealth of experience within APAC is hugely beneficial as we establish the next generation of media intelligence products that delivers the best service to our growing global customer base following the recent takeover of Isentia.
I am delighted to add Lisa to our board, as we continue to demonstrate a preeminent position of equality and diversity as a technology business."
Lisa Gilbert, Non-Executive Director of Access Intelligence said: "I am thrilled to be joining Access Intelligence at such an exciting time in its growth trajectory. With the most recent acquisition of Isentia, giving Access Intelligence a true global footprint, I believe the time is right to join the team to collaborate on go-to-market, branding initiatives and beyond.
I've spent a large part of my career scaling organisations globally and I can recognise a business that will change the landscape. Access Intelligence is in a prime position to be a market leading innovator, and disruptor for the industry."
For further information:
Access Intelligence plc 020 3426 4024
Joanna Arnold (CEO) / Mark Fautley (CFO)
finnCap Limited (Nominated Adviser and Broker) 020 7220 0500
Corporate Finance:
Marc Milmo / Kate Bannatyne / Fergus Sullivan
Corporate Broking:
Alice Lane / Sunila de Silva
Regulatory disclosures
In connection with Lisa's appointment as Director of the Company and as also announced today, the Remuneration Committee has agreed a share option award of 19,801 options over ordinary shares. These options can be exercised between 2 October 2024 and 15 March 2025 with an exercise price of 5 pence each.
There are no further disclosures regarding Lisa Anne Gilbert (aged 54) pursuant to Rule 17 and Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies
About Access Intelligence
Access Intelligence PLC is an AIM-listed martech leader, helping marketers and communicators anticipate, react and adapt to what's important to customers, stakeholders and their brand as they navigate a constantly changing world of influence and reputation online. Its technology is used by 6,000 global organisations every day, from blue-chip enterprises and communications agencies to public sector organisations and not-for-profits.
The Access Intelligence portfolio includes Isentia, Pulsar, Vuelio and ResponseSource.