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20 December 2019
Brave Bison Group plc
("Brave Bison" or the "Company")
Appointment of Non-Executive Director
Social video company Brave Bison (AIM: BBSN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Oliver Green as non-executive Director of the Company, with immediate effect.
Oli, 27, is the Chief Executive of Top 100 digital marketing agency Tangent. Oli has worked in digital marketing and technology for the last seven years across a range of sectors including FMCG, Technology, B2B and Automotive. Clients have included Sky, PepsiCo, SAP, IWG, Carlsberg and Group PSA. Oli has advised on strategy across projects such as digital transformation, conversion rate optimisation and customer relationship management (CRM).
Oli was included in the British Interactive Media Association's (BIMA) Top 100 list and is a regular commentator on UK digital media and marketing.
Oli is also a Director of private investment vehicle Tangent Industries Ltd and has led a number of significant investments in the TMT sector.
Tangent and associated companies currently hold 22.2 per cent. of the issued share capital of Brave Bison Group plc.
Kate Burns, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented:
"Oli has deep industry experience and relevant insight into the rapidly changing digital industry. He brings valuable strategic input and a powerful network of potential partners to Brave Bison and the executive team. We are thrilled to have him join the board."
Regulatory disclosures (in accordance with Rule 17 and Schedule Two paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies)
Oliver Charles Green (known as Oli Green), aged 27, is currently a director of Tangent Marketing Services Ltd and Tangent Industries Limited. In the previous five years, Oliver Green has been a director of TOD London UK Ltd.
Oliver Green owns 1,052,414 ordinary shares in the Company ("Ordinary Shares"), representing 0.17 per cent. of the Company's issued share capital and voting rights. In addition, Oliver Green is a director and shareholder in Tangent Marketing Services Ltd, which holds 133,705,556 Ordinary Shares, and is a director of Tangent Industries Ltd which holds 1,100,000 Ordinary Shares, representing 21.84 per cent. and 0.18 per cent. of the Company's issued share capital and voting rights, respectively.
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For further information please contact:
Brave Bison Group plc
Kate Burns, Chief Executive Officer
Via Bea Warner, Head of Marketing and Communications
Email: bea.warner@bravebison.io
Allenby Capital Limited - AIM Nominated Adviser and Broker
Jeremy Porter / Asha Chotai
Tel: 020 3328 5656
About Brave Bison:
Brave Bison is a social video company, specialising in cross-platform video content, connecting global audiences through social media. Its online communities reach over 135 million followers.
Brave Bison is one of the largest YouTube channel partners, with more than 700 channels offering targeted inventory opportunities, alongside in-house specialists that deliver audience development and optimisation. Brave Bison provides expertise across strategy, research, data driven insights, creative and production.
Brave Bison's cultural connections and extensive networks have built long-standing client relationships with brands including P&G, Land Rover and Lego. With more than 70 members of staff across London, Singapore, Japan and Korea, the eight-year-old business continues to stay at the forefront of this fast-moving digital age.