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Gateley (Holdings) PLC

22 August 2024

Gateley (Holdings) plc

("Company" or the "Group")

Appointment of Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate

Gateley (Holdings) plc (AIM:GTLY), the professional services group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Edward Knapp as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate. Edward becomes a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect and will become Chairman when Nigel Payne steps down from the board on 1 November 2024.

Edward is a global business leader with extensive experience in growth strategy design and delivery, technology, risk management and transformation with a particular focus on professional and financial services. He has held executive and senior leadership roles in consultancy and professional services, high-growth technology companies and major financial institutions worldwide, including McKinsey & Company, Barclays, HSBC, Revolut and M&G, where he has most recently brought a particular focus on advisory, wealth management and talent. As a member of the UK Endorsement Board he is accountable for influencing, endorsing and adopting standards for audit, accounting and professional services spanning UK PLCs. He currently serves as a Non-Executive Director of F&C Investment Trust plc and has extensive international private-equity backed and plc board and advisory experience, including Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee and Non-Executive Director of AIM company Ten Lifestyle Group plc and formerly as a Non-Executive Director of Mattioli Woods plc.

On appointment, Edward will become a member of the Remuneration, Audit and Risk and Nomination Committees. From 1 November 2024, he will take over the role of Chairman of the Board, and Chairman of the Nomination Committee.

Rod Waldie, CEO of Gateley, said:

"On behalf of the board, I thank Nigel for his significant contribution to the Group throughout the nine year period since IPO. His experience, tireless commitment, clear perspective and support have been instrumental in growing the diverse and resilient professional services business that Gateley is today.

"I am delighted to welcome Edward to the board. He brings extensive and valuable executive and non-executive experience across a range of sectors, commercial acumen and strong and effective leadership. He will be an excellent chairman for the Group. I very much look forward to working with Edward as we continue to grow the Group, maximising the strengths and opportunities generated by the unique combination of professional services in our business."

Edward Knapp, incoming Chair of Gateley, said:

"It's an honour to be appointed as the next Chairman of Gateley. Nigel and the whole team have achieved so much since IPO. The business has an extraordinary track record and heritage of delivering for clients across its legal and professional services capabilities.

"I am looking forward to engaging with our clients, colleagues, communities, shareholders and the whole board to help Gateley navigate the next chapter of outstanding client service, capitalising on its compelling talent proposition to deliver sustainable profitable growth and shareholder returns for the long term."

Further information on Edward Knapp

Edward Stephen Knapp, aged 40, is, or has been, a director or partner of the following companies or partnerships during the last 5 years:

Current Directorships :

Asia House Enterprises Limited

Asia House

F&C Investment Trust plc

Possibility+ Limited

Ten Lifestyle Group plc

The Payment Systems Regulator Limited

United Kingdom Endorsement Board

Past Directorships:

Dunsfold Airport Limited

Eureka Management Company Limited

Mattioli Woods plc

Redwood Bank Limited

Trinity College (CSP) Limited

Trinity (B) Limited

Trinity College (D) Limited

Trinity College (E) Limited

Trinity College (F) Limited

Walton Farms Limited

Edward does not hold any legal or beneficial direct or indirect interest in the ordinary shares of the Company.

There is no further information required to be disclosed in respect of Edward Knapp pursuant to Rule 17 or schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.


Gateley (Holdings) plc
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