Last checked at 1 Aug 2023 07:00
1 August 2023
Softcat plc
Appointment of Non-Executive Directors
Softcat plc ("Softcat" or the "Company"), a leading UK provider of IT infrastructure technology and services, is pleased to announce the appointment of two independent non-executive Directors of the Company. Mayank Prakash will be appointed with effect from 1 September 2023 and Jacqui Ferguson will be appointed with effect from 1 January 2024.
Mayank brings significant experience to the Board of Softcat through his current and prior senior positions in a cross-section of industries and as a highly experienced senior executive across the areas of operations, technology, and digital information and transformations. He is currently the Group Chief Operations Officer of Evelyn Partners Group Limited, having previously acted as its Group Chief Technology Officer. He is also currently a non-executive director of Uber in the UK. Previous senior executive positions include Chief Consumer Digital and Information Officer of Centrica plc, Managing Director, Global Wealth & Investment Management Technology of Morgan Stanley, Chief Digital & Information Officer of DWP and the UK Chief Information Officer of Sage Group plc.
Jacqui offers a wealth of knowledge in the large scale, growth-oriented business-to-business technology environment. She has built significant experience in non-executive roles in various industry sectors and has extensive executive familiarity with Softcat's business ecosystem. Her current non-executive appointments include Croda International Plc as Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee, Tesco Bank as Chair and John Wood Group PLC where she is chair of the Remuneration Committee. Jacqui previously held several significant executive roles at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, including Senior Vice President and Managing Director. Prior to Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Jacqui held executive roles at Electronic Data Systems, including Director of EMEA Strategic Business Planning.
Mayank and Jacqui will each serve on the Audit, Remuneration, Nomination and Sustainability committees of the Board.
Commenting on the appointments, Graeme Watt, Chair said:
"We are delighted to welcome Mayank and Jacqui to our Board. Mayank has in-depth experience and has delivered on substantial technology projects. He is an experienced digital transformation leader. Jacqui's senior roles at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Electronic Data Systems, companies which Softcat know well, will re-enforce industry knowledge on the Board. Both Mayank and Jacqui are excellent fits and additions to the Board. We look forward to their valuable contributions as we continue to push ahead and deliver further growth."
The following details are required to be disclosed under Listing Rule 9.6.13R of the Listing Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority in respect of other directorships held by Jacqui Ferguson in a publicly quoted company at any time in the previous five years:
· Croda International Plc, from 1 September 2018 to current; and
· John Wood Group PLC, from 1 December 2016 to current.
There are no disclosures that need to be made under Listing Rule 9.6.13R relating to the appointment of Mayank Prakash.
For further information, please contact:
Softcat plc
Graeme Watt, Chair +44 (0)1628 403 610
Luke Thomas, Company Secretary
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