Pennant International Group plc (LON:PEN), the systems support and training solutions company, has provided the following Board update ahead of its Annual General Meeting to be held later today, and gives notice that the Company expects to publish a trading update for the six months ended 30 June 2024 on 25 July 2024.
The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Kempster as an independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 18 July 2024. Jon will chair the Audit & Risk Committee.
Jon has more than 20 years’ experience as a public company director. He is currently a Non-Executive Director of AIM quoted Norman Broadbent Plc and Synectics Plc. He is also a Director of Delta Pension Nominees Limited. Jon qualified as a chartered accountant with Price Waterhouse in 1990 and has held several board positions in both an executive and non-executive capacity, including at FireAngel Safety Technology Group Plc, Redcentric plc, Frasers Group plc and DX (Group) Limited.
Further information in accordance with paragraph (g) of Schedule Two of the AIM Rules for Companies is set out at the end of this announcement.
Ian Dighé, Pennant International Chairman, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Jon to the Board. His appointment is in keeping with our commitment to ensuring that the Board maintains the appropriate skills, capabilities and governance structure as Pennant focuses on growth in the coming years. Jon brings with him considerable experience across a range of sectors, and I and the rest of the Board look forward to leveraging his knowledge for the benefit of all stakeholders.”
Jon Kempster, newly appointed Non-Executive Director, said:
“I am looking forward to working with the Board and the wider Pennant team to deliver the growth strategy.”
