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10 July 2018
Access Intelligence plc
("Access Intelligence" or the "Company")
Christopher Satterthwaite appointed Chairman
Access Intelligence Plc (AIM: ACC, "Access Intelligence" or the "Group"), a leading supplier of Software-as-a-Service ("SaaS") solutions for communications and reputation management, has appointed Christopher Satterthwaite, the former Chime PLC chief executive, non-executive Chairman with effect from 1 September 2018. He takes over from Michael Jackson, who will remain on the board as a non-executive director.
Chris spent 15 years as chief executive at Chime where he remains a non-executive director. During Chris' tenure as chief executive, Chime grew operating income from £54m (in 2003) to £246m in 2016. In 2015, he oversaw the sale of a majority stake in the business to Providence Equity Partners for £374 million.
He was also the senior non-executive director at Centaur Media PLC and former Chairman of the Marketing Society and The Roundhouse. He became a CBE in 2017 for services to the arts.
Christopher Satterthwaite said:
"I'm delighted to be joining a market-leading company in this sector at such a dynamic time in media, politics and communications. Reputation management is more important to business success than ever and technology is transforming how communications are monitored and managed.
"Vuelio, the Group's flagship reputation management and comms platform, is supporting public relations and communications professionals through this disruption and helping them take advantage of these changes."
Joanna Arnold, CEO, commented:
"We are tremendously excited about Chris joining us and bringing his extensive media and communications experience to the team. He could not be better placed to help us steer the Vuelio business as we look to capitalise on further disruption in the communications and reputation management market and take advantage of numerous new opportunities."
For further information:
Access Intelligence plc 0203 426 4070
Michael Jackson (Non-executive Chairman)
Christopher Satterthwaite
Allenby Capital Limited 0203 328 5656
David Worlidge / Nicholas Chambers
Instinctif Partners 0207 457 2077
Kay Larsen / Adrian Duffield
About Access Intelligence
Access Intelligence is a leader in the provision of corporate communications and reputation management software. Its flagship Vuelio offering is a fully integrated communications management platform that uniquely combines solutions for public relations, public affairs, stakeholder relations and influencer marketing. It has more than 1,500 customers, ranging from blue-chip large enterprises and communications agencies to public sector bodies and not-for-profit organisations. It hosts the annual and prestigious Vuelio Blog Awards which takes place this year on 30 November 2018.
Regulatory Disclosures
In accordance with Rule 17 and Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies, Christopher James Satterthwaite, aged 62, is, or has been within the last five years, a director or partner in the following companies and partnerships:
Current directorships and partnerships | Past directorships and partnerships held within the last five years
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Chime Group Holdings Limited | Chime Communications Limited |
Business in the Community | Flipside Television Limited |
Spacehive Limited | Chime Group Limited |
| 14 Curzon Street 2 Limited |
| VCCP Holdings Limited |
| Centaur Media plc |
| The Roundhouse |
There is no other information required to be disclosed under the AIM Rules for Companies.