Appointment of Non-Executive Director

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Curtis Banks Group PLC
19 January 2021
 

19 January 2021

 

Curtis Banks Group plc

 

("Curtis Banks" or "the Group")

 

Appointment of Non-Executive Director

 

 

Curtis Banks (AIM: CBP), one of the UK's leading SIPP providers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jill Lucas as Non-Executive Director with immediate effect. Jill has also been appointed Chair of Dunstan Thomas, the leading FinTech provider acquired by the Group in August 2020.

Jill is an experienced business leader with a background in technology, having spent over 30 years in various leadership positions. Since 2019, Jill has been Non-Executive Director for NS&I, the UK government-owned savings bank. Between 2012 and 2015, she was Group Chief Information Officer for Towergate Insurance, the UK-based insurance broker. Prior to this, she served as Group Chief Information Officer for Belron International, the world leader in vehicle glass repair and replacement, from 2009 to 2012.

 

Chris Macdonald, Chairman of Curtis Banks, commented: "I am delighted to welcome Jill to our Board. Her background in technology and experience in leadership teams will be invaluable as we continue to develop our business, with technology becoming an increasingly vital component of our strategy moving forwards."

 

Jill Lucas, Non-Executive Director of Curtis Banks, added: "I am excited to be joining Curtis Banks at a pivotal moment in the Group's evolution, as it continues to grow and diversify its offering. The SIPP market is ripe for technological disruption by helping consumers manage their pensions more flexibly and with greater control. In my role as Chair of Dunstan Thomas, I look forward to working with the executive team to maximise opportunities for growth as part of the wider Group."

 

 

AIM disclosures

Jill Elizabeth Lucas is 55 years old and during the last five years immediately preceding the date of this announcement held the following directorships:

 

Current:

Genetic Disorders UK

Genetic Disorders UK Trading Limited

T Lucas Limited

 

There is no further information to be disclosed pursuant to Schedule Two Part (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.

 

 

For more information, please contact:

 

Curtis Banks Group plc  via Instinctif Partners

Will Self - Chief Executive Officer

Dan Cowland - Chief Financial Officer

 

 

Peel Hunt LLP (Nominated Adviser & Joint Broker)  +44 (0) 20 7418 8900

James Britton

Rishi Shah

 

 

Nplus1 Singer Capital Markets Limited (Joint Broker)  +44 (0) 20 7496 3000

Mark Taylor

Rachel Hayes

 

 

Instinctif Partners (Financial PR)  curtisbanks@instinctif.com / +44 78 3767 4600

Ross Gillam

Lewis Hill

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