Appointment of Non-Executive Director
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20 July 2026
accesso® Technology Group plc
("accesso" or the "Group")
Appointment of Non-Executive Director
accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider for leisure, entertainment, and cultural markets, today announces the appointment of Philip Wood as a Non-Executive Director of the Group, effective 20 July 2026.
It is intended that Philip will join the Audit Committee and, in due course, succeed Andy Malpass as Chair of the Audit Committee.
Philip Wood brings over 25 years of experience as a finance leader in the listed software sector. He served as Chief Financial Officer of Aptitude Software Group plc, the listed enterprise software company, from January 2007, and was appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer in 2019, a role he held until his retirement from the board in July 2023. In those roles, he helped lead Aptitude's transition towards a subscription and SaaS-based business model and brings significant experience of listed software businesses, financial discipline and strategic execution.
Earlier in his career, Philip spent seven years as Group Finance Director of AttentiV Systems Group plc, overseeing its flotation in 2004 and its subsequent acquisition by Tieto Corporation in 2005. From 2021 to 2024, he served as an independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee of SmartSpace Software plc, stepping down on the company's take-private acquisition.
Commenting on the appointment, Bill Russell, Non-Executive Chairman, stated: "We are delighted to welcome Philip to the Board. He brings more than two decades of experience as a Chief Financial Officer in the listed software sector, together with experience as an Audit Committee Chair and extensive financial reporting, governance and sector expertise. His experience will be highly relevant as accesso continues to execute its customer-centric strategy, leveraging its expanded data and AI capabilities to deliver more integrated solutions. I am confident he will make a significant contribution."
Philip Wood added: "I am delighted to be joining accesso at such an interesting point in its development. The company has a strong technology platform, a loyal customer base and a clear opportunity to build on both. I have spent my career in software businesses navigating growth, change and the demands of public markets, and I look forward to working with the Board and management team as the company moves into its next phase."
Regulatory Information
In accordance with Rule 17 and paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 of the AIM Rules for Companies, Philip Basil Wood (aged 53) holds or has held in the past five years the following directorships and partnerships:
Current Directorships and Partnerships
None.
Former Directorships and Partnerships (last 5 years)
Aptitude Software Group plc
SmartSpace Software plc
PBW Consulting Limited
Aptitude Software (Canada) Limited
Aptitude Software Inc
Aptitude Software Limited
Aptitude Software (Poland) sp. z o.o
Aptitude Software (Singapore) pta. Limited
Aptitude Revstream Inc.
MPP Global Solutions Limited
MPP Global Solutions Inc
MPP Global Solutions kk
There is no further information required to be disclosed pursuant to Schedule Two, paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules.
For further information, please contact:
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accesso Technology Group plc |
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Lee Cowie, Chief Executive Officer |
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Matthew Boyle, Chief Financial Officer |
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Deutsche Numis (Nominated Adviser and Sole Broker) |
+44 (0)20 7260 1000 |
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Joshua Hughes, Iqra Amin, Spencer Clark |
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Alma Strategic Communications |
+44 (0)20 3405 0205 |
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Hilary Buchanan, Josh Royston |
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About accesso Technology Group plc
At accesso, we believe technology has the power to redefine the guest experience. Our patented and award-winning solutions drive increased revenue for attraction operators while improving the guest experience. Currently serving over 1,100 clients in 31 countries around the globe, accesso's solutions help our clients streamline operations, generate increased revenues, improve guest satisfaction and harness the power of data to facilitate business and marketing decisions.
accesso stands as the leading technology provider of choice for tomorrow's attractions, venues and institutions. To stay ahead, we invest heavily in research and development because our industries demand it, our clients benefit from it and it makes a positive impact on the guest experience. Our innovative technology solutions allow venues to increase the volume and range of on-site spending and to drive increased transaction-based revenue through cutting edge ticketing, point-of-sale, virtual queuing, distribution and experience management software.
accesso is a public company, listed on AIM: a market operated by the London Stock Exchange. For more information visit www.accesso.com.
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