Appointment of Interim Chief Financial Officer

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AB Dynamics plc has appointed Andrew Lewis as Interim Chief Financial Officer with immediate effect, following the ongoing search for a permanent successor to the CFO role. Lewis brings over 30 years of finance experience, including eight years as CFO at FTSE 250 engineering business Chemring Group Plc until 2024, and previously as CFO at Avon Rubber plc. This interim appointment is intended to provide continuity and support to the Group until a permanent CFO is secured.

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AB Dynamics PLC
19 February 2026
 

19 February 2026

AB Dynamics plc

Appointment of Interim Chief Financial Officer

 

AB Dynamics plc ("AB Dynamics", the "Company" or the "Group"), the designer, manufacturer and supplier of advanced testing, simulation and measurement products to the global transport market is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Lewis as Interim Chief Financial Officer, with immediate effect. Andrew will join the Group's Executive Committee.

 

Following the appointment of Sarah Matthews-DeMers as Chief Executive Officer, the Company initiated a formal process to identify a successor as Chief Financial Officer. This comprehensive search is progressing as planned however recognising the likely timeline to appoint a permanent CFO, the Board has decided to make an interim appointment.

 

Andrew brings over 30 years' experience in finance, primarily within FTSE 250 engineering businesses. Andrew was previously CFO at Chemring Group Plc for eight years until 2024 and prior to that, was CFO at Avon Rubber plc between 2008 and 2016.

 

Commenting, Sarah Matthews-DeMers, Chief Executive Officer said:

 

"I am delighted that Andrew is joining the team on an interim basis.

 

"Andrew is a seasoned CFO with an excellent reputation and track record in the public markets and will be a valuable addition to the team, supporting the Group until a permanent CFO is in place."

 

 

 

Enquiries:

AB Dynamics plc

01225 860 200

Sarah Matthews-DeMers, Chief Executive Officer



Peel Hunt LLP (Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker)

0207 418 8900

Mike Bell

Ed Allsopp


 


Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited (Joint Broker)

0207 418 8900

Matthew Blawat

Orme Clark

 







Teneo                                                     

0207 353 4200

James Macey White

Matt Low

 

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