21 Mar 2018 07:00
21 March 2018
Alpha FX Group plc
("Alpha", the "Company" or the "Group")
Board Appointment
Alpha FX Group plc (AIM:AFX), a founder led, UK-based corporate and institutional foreign exchange service provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Henry Lisney to the Board as Chief Operating Officer (COO) with effect from today.
Henry joined Alpha in 2013 as a Portfolio Manager before quickly rising to the role of Operations Director in 2015. He became a partner in 2016 and is responsible for driving Alpha's growth and innovation strategy whilst maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of all departments.
Henry is a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment and holds a first-class degree in Management and Accounting.
Morgan Tillbrook, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Alpha said:
"I am delighted to welcome Henry to the Board. Henry has been hugely influential in developing all areas of the business, spearheading the Company's IPO last year, as well as leading the expansion of our product offering. Henry's rapid progression is testament to Alpha's culture of meritocracy and we look forward to leveraging his expertise as we accelerate our growth strategy."
Regulatory disclosures
In accordance with Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules, Henry Paul Lisney (aged 25), holds or has held the following directorships and partnerships:
Current Directorships Past Directorships
Alpha FX Institutional Limited Alpha FX Group plc
Alpha FX Limited M&H Funding Limited
Litel Partners LLP
Headroom Capital Limited
Linika Aggero Limited
Henry Lisney currently holds 1,122,988 shares in the Company.
Enquiries:
Alpha FX Group plc via Alma PR
Morgan Tillbrook, Founder and CEO
Tim Kidd, CFO
Liberum Capital Limited (Nominated Adviser and Sole Broker) Tel: +44 (0)20 3100 2000
Neil Patel
Richard Bootle
Kane Collings
Alma PR (Financial Public Relations) Tel: 07580 216 203
Josh Royston
Helena Bogle
Rebecca Sanders - Hewett
Market Abuse Regulation
This announcement is released by Alpha FX Group plc and contains inside information for the purposes of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) 596/2014 ("MAR") and is disclosed in accordance with the Company's obligations under Article 17 of MAR. The person who arranged for the release of this announcement on behalf of Alpha FX Group plc was Tim Kidd, Chief Financial Officer.
Notes to Editors
Alpha is a founder led, UK-based foreign exchange service provider focused on managing exchange rate risk for UK corporates and institutions that trade internationally. The Company's primary client base consists of businesses and institutions across the UK and Europe that have a requirement to convert currency for a commercial purpose, such as buying or selling goods and services overseas, repatriating profits, or expatriating payroll. Since it was incorporated in 2010, Alpha has been able to build and retain a high-quality client base.