Last checked at 4 Aug 2017 07:00
4 August 2017
1Spatial plc (AIM: SPA)
("1Spatial" or the "Company")
Director Appointment
The Board of 1Spatial, the global spatial software, service and data quality company which manages the world's largest spatial data, is pleased to announce that Francis Small has agreed to join the board of the Company as non-executive director with immediate effect.
Francis brings significant experience from his financial services background, having been at Ernst & Young from 1979 to 2015 where he held a number of key positions, including as London and then UK head of corporate finance, global vice chair and then managing partner of UK & Europe transaction advisory services, global leader of sovereign wealth funds (based in the Middle East) and ultimately senior partner for international clients.
During his time at Ernst & Young, Francis held responsibility for various teams and divisions, overseeing strategy and identifying growth opportunities, while delivering revenue growth and working with a number of notable businesses including Rexam, ArcelorMittal and TPG. Since leaving Ernst & Young, Francis sits on the strategy & performance committee and chair of finance at Kingston University and on the investment committee and chair of audit & risk at British Business Bank Investments. Francis graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in law, is a chartered accountant and a fellow of the ICAEW.
Andy Roberts, Chairman of 1Spatial, commented;
"I am delighted that Francis is joining the Board of 1Spatial. I am sure that he will bring not only an independent contribution to the Board and the Chairmanship of the PLC audit committee, but also a great deal of highly relevant knowledge and experience to the Company as a whole."
For further information, please contact:
1Spatial plc | 01223 420 414 |
Andrew Roberts / Claire Milverton | |
N+1 Singer | 020 7496 3000 |
Shaun Dobson / Lauren Kettle | |
FTI Consulting | 0203 727 1000 |
Dwight Burden / Alex Le May |
The following information is disclosed in accordance with Rule 17 and paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 of the AIM Rules for Companies
Francis David Small, 59, is or, within the five years prior to this appointment, has been, a director or partner of the following companies:
Current directorships / partnerships | Previous directorships / partnerships |
British Business Bank Investments Ltd | Ernst & Young LLP |
Wimbledon Heights Residents Company Limited | Ernst & Young Europe LLP |
FJS Consultancy Limited |
Francis is not holding any ordinary shares in the capital of the Company. No further information is required to be disclosed in accordance with paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 of the AIM Rules for Companies.
About 1Spatial
1Spatial manages the world's largest spatial data and works with users and creators of the largest geospatial databases, helping them collect, store, manage and interpret location-specific information.
1Spatial's clients include national mapping and cadastral agencies, utility and telecommunications companies, and government departments including emergency services, defence and census bureaus.
A leader in the field, 1Spatial has over forty years' experience and a record of continual innovation and development. Today, with an ever increasing reliance on spatial and location-critical data, demand for our expertise has never been greater.
1Spatial operates globally, and has a portfolio of customers both in the Commercial and Government sector, with headquarters in Cambridge, UK and offices in the US, France, Belgium, Ireland and Australia.
To find our more, visit www.1spatial.com