Board of Directors
BRYCE BROOKS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Appointed
March 2010 as CFO, promoted to CEO in September 2018.
Skills and experience
Holds a degree in civil engineering and qualified as a chartered accountant with Deloitte Haskins & Sells (now PwC) in 1989.
Ten years as a Finance Director at Marlowe Holdings, an American-owned industrial products distribution group, as well as a group corporate development role.
External appointments
None
Board Committees
Member of the AIM Compliance and Corporate Governance Committee and other committees by invitation.
Russell Cash FCA
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND COMPANY SECRETARY
Appointed
November 2018.
Skills and experience
Qualified as a chartered accountant with Deloitte Haskins & Sells (now PwC) in 1991.
Spent 27 years working as a turnaround and restructuring professional, 20 years with PwC prior to taking Partner roles at Baker Tilly (now RSM International) from 2008 to 2013 and FRP Advisory from 2013 to 2018. At both Baker Tilly and FRP he played a key role in the success and expansion at both firms. Russell’s experience in effecting change both in terms of operational improvement and cash management should serve the Group well given the focus in each of these areas in 2019 and beyond.
External appointments
None
Board Committees
Member of the AIM Compliance and Corporate Governance Committee and other committees by invitation.
Malcolm Diamond MBE
Non-Executive Chairman
Appointed
May 2014
Skills and experience
49-year career in industry. Strong commercial and marketing experience as well as City investor knowledge and expertise. Experienced Chairman and Non-Executive having worked across industrial, pharmaceutical and investment sectors.
External appointments
Non-Executive Chairman, discoverIE.
Board Committees
Chair of Nomination Committee and a member of the Audit, Remuneration and AIM Compliance and Corporate Governance Committees.
Nigel Richens
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SENIOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
Appointed
May 2014
Skills and experience
23 years within the accountancy sector at partner level with PwC. Experienced adviser to listed and private equity-owned businesses across manufacturing, distribution, construction and engineering sectors, bringing wide commercial experience and extensive knowledge of corporate governance, compliance, risk management and financial matters.
External appointments
Trustee of various charities.
Board Committees
Chair of the Audit, Remuneration (to September 2018) and AIM Compliance and Corporate Governance Committees and member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committees.
Other
In his role as Senior Independent Director, Nigel acts as a sounding board and intermediary for the Chairman and other Board members. He leads the performance evaluation of the Chairman and attends meetings with major Shareholders and analysts to gain an understanding of any issues or concerns.
Bill Wilson
Non-Executive Director
Appointed
September 2018
Skills and experience
30+ years in global manufacturing and industry. Extensive domestic and international commercial experience in the private equity, private company and public company arena. Extensive involvement in international M&A.
Previously Non-Executive Chairman at Flowtech Holdings Ltd for 18 months prior to the IPO. Bill’s appointment adds considerably to the Board’s commercial and industrial knowledge and he will be of significant benefit to the executives in overcoming the challenges ahead.
External appointments
None.
Board Committees
Chair of the Remuneration Committee and member of the Audit, Nomination and AIM Compliance and Corporate Governance Committees.
Key:
Committee Chair
Audit
Nomination
Remuneration
AIM Compliance and Corporate Governance
For more information, view Governance