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22 July 2021
Getech Group plc
("Getech" or the "Company")
Board Changes
Getech, a provider of geoscience data, knowledge and software to the energy industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Emma Parker-Wilson as a Non-Executive Director to the Board of Getech with immediate effect, and that Chris Flavell, a current Non-Executive Director, shall retire from the board today.
Emma has more than 17 years' experience as an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and mining operations specialist. Emma is currently Principal in charge of Sustainable Business Opportunities at Anglo American PLC, a multi-national, multi-commodity mining company. At Anglo American, Emma is responsible for identifying and delivering commercial value, leveraging Anglo American's sustainability practices across areas of business development, marketing and finance. In particular, her role focuses on leading innovative approaches to sustainability-led value creation.
Emma's appointment to the Getech Board brings vast mining industry experience and expertise as the Company applies its core earth science and geospatial expertise to the energy transition and diversifies into adjacent energy sectors, including the mining of strategic minerals.
Having founded the Musangu Foundation, which supports mining companies' approach to social investment, and Impact Capital Africa, which supports impact investing in Zambia, Emma also brings strong entrepreneurial experience to Getech.
The appointment of Emma continues the board transition process aimed at aligning the Non-Executive expertise with the Company's strategy to apply its core earth science and geospatial expertise to a wider array of industries engaged in the energy transition and assisting them to discover and de-risk the development of assets that include mining of rare earth and battery metals, geothermal, CCUS (blue hydrogen) and green hydrogen hubs.
Richard Bennett Chairman of Getech commented:
"With our renewed focus on assembling a Board designed to diversify across multiple industries involved in the energy transition, we are delighted to welcome Emma to the Board of Getech and we look forward to working closely with her. Emma's significant ESG expertise, entrepreneurial background and her experience working for one of the world's largest public companies will be of enormous value to Getech as we continue our ambitious growth strategy over the months and years to come."
"Following the recent successful equity fundraising, Getech's strategy continues to target ambitious sustainable growth and the Company is ensuring that it has the necessary skills to support our current customers and add value to new ones. By bringing Emma's extensive cleantech and renewable energy expertise into the fold our offering is strengthened further."
"I would also like to express both my personal and Getech's gratitude to Chris Flavell for his support and dedication to the Company's development over the previous 6 years. Chris's expertise and support have been crucial over the period of his involvement in the Company."
For further information, please contact:
Getech Group plc Jonathan Copus, Chief Executive
| Tel: 0113 322 2200 |
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Cenkos Securities plc Neil McDonald / Pete Lynch (Corporate Finance) Michael Johnson / Julian Morse (Sales)
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Tel: 0207 397 8900 |
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Camarco James Crothers / Toby Strong |
Tel: 020 3781 8331 |
The following information regarding the appointment of Emma Parker-Wilson is required to be disclosed under Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies:
Name: | Emma Jane Parker |
Age: | 37 |
Current Directorship / Partnerships: | Musangu Foundation Parker Wilson Ltd Equator Gold Limited Forever Angels Baby Home |
Previous Directorship / Partnerships:
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Marula Capital Ltd Vulcan Copper Limited Impact Knowledge Ltd Equator Gold Resources Limited |
There are no further disclosures to be made under Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.
Notes to editors:
Getech (AIM: GTC) has a well-established position within the global energy market, assisting clients with its unique combination of products and services, that utilise the Group's sub-surface skills and geospatial design and implementation capabilities alongside a deep knowledge and understanding of how to deploy data.
The Company is leveraging its strong market position, utilising its existing expertise, and targeting additional commercial opportunities, to de-risk and accelerate the global transition to renewable sources of energy while strengthening its existing and well-established business.
Getech is listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. For further information, please visit www.getech.com