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25 July 2011
Digital Barriers plc
Board Changes
The Board of Digital Barriers plc ("Digital Barriers", the "Group" or the "Company"), the specialist provider of products and services to the homeland security and specialist defence markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicholas James Holgate (36) to the Board of Digital Barriers as Group Finance Director.
Mr. Holgate is a Chartered Accountant by training, having started his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers in 1997, and has subsequently served in a number of senior finance roles at both small and large corporates.
Nik was until recently Chief Financial Officer of Fjordnet Limited ("Fjord"), the international digital design consultancy, where he was responsible for all aspects of group finance. Prior to Fjord, he was Group Finance Director of i-level, the digital media agency, between January 2009 and May 2010. Nik's first in-house finance role was in a Group reporting role at BSkyB plc in 2000, followed by a move to Aegis Group plc in 2004 where he worked within the Vizeum and Posterscope agency brands, latterly as Group Finance Director. Nik graduated from the University of Cambridge with a BA (Hons) in Engineering and Management Studies.
Nik will commence his employment with the Company and assume his position on the Board of Directors on 30 August 2011.
Dr. Tom Black, Executive Chairman, commented:
"I am delighted to welcome Nik to the Board of Digital Barriers where I am sure he will become a valued member of the senior management team. Nik's finance experience naturally qualifies him for the job but it is his enthusiasm and ability to work in a dynamic, growing company such as ours that makes him an excellent fit with our existing senior team. I look forward to working with Nik as we move the Company to the next phase of its development."
Save as disclosed above and detailed below, there is nothing further to disclose in relation to the appointment of Nicholas Holgate under Schedule Two, paragraph (g) of the AIM rules.
Nicholas Holgate has held the following directorships during the last five years:
In relation to Vizeum and Posterscope agency brands: Alban Communications Limited, Harrison Salinson Media Outdoor Limited, Lakechart Limited, Posterscope Limited, Posterscope in the North Limited, PSI Advertising Limited, The Outdoor Life Limited.
In relation to i-level: i-level Limited, ilg Digital Limited, ilg MediaGenie Limited, Generator Consulting Limited (all dissolved).
For further information, please contact:
Digital Barriers PLC | Tel: 020 7940 4740 |
Tom Black, Executive Chairman | |
Colin Evans, Managing Director | |
Investec Investment Banking | Tel: 020 7597 5970 |
Andrew Pinder | |
Dominic Emery | |
Financial Dynamics | Tel: 020 7831 3113 |
Edward Bridges | |
Matt Dixon |
About Digital Barriers:
Founded by the leadership team behind Detica Group, Digital Barriers is focused on the provision of specialist products and services to the homeland security market where the threat of international and domestic terrorism represents a compelling commercial opportunity. Over time, the Company aims to become a mid-market specialist, working directly with end-customers and internationally through key partner organisations, to provide focused, proportionate and effective solutions for the protection of high-profile targets, crowded spaces and the critical national infrastructure.
www.digitalbarriers.com