Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director
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Diales Group Plc
("Diales" or the "Company" or the "Group")
Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of Technology & AI Committee
Diales Group plc (AIM: DIAL), the leading global professional services consultancy to the construction and engineering industries, providing multi-disciplinary consultancy services including expert witness, claims and dispute resolution services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Benjamin Lloyd as an independent Non-Executive Director of the Company with immediate effect.
Benjamin is an experienced technology executive with expertise in strategic advisory, digital transformation, data strategy, artificial intelligence and technology-enabled business growth. Throughout his career, he has advised and supported organisations in the design and implementation of technology to improve operational efficiency, strengthen decision-making and enhance client service delivery. Benjamin is currently Chief Technology Officer at RedRock Consulting and prior to this, Benjamin spent over a decade at Computershare, including as Head of Solutions for EMEA.
In conjunction with his appointment to the Board, Benjamin will chair the newly established Technology & AI Committee, which will oversee the Group's technology strategy and the responsible evaluation and deployment of artificial intelligence capabilities across the business.
The Technology & AI Committee's remit will include identifying opportunities to achieve benefits from technology, to support Diales' experts and consultants, improve knowledge management, increase operational efficiency, strengthen data capabilities and enhance the Group's client offering globally.
The Board believes that advances in artificial intelligence present significant opportunities across professional services and expert-led consulting businesses. Benjamin's appointment reflects Diales' commitment to ensuring the Group remains focussed on leveraging strategic value from technology while maintaining the professional judgement, independence and technical excellence upon which its reputation has been built.
Nicholas Stagg, Chair of Diales, commented:
"We are delighted to welcome Benjamin to the Board. His experience at the intersection of strategy, technology, data and artificial intelligence will provide valuable insight as we continue to invest in the future of Diales.
We see significant opportunities for technology and AI to enhance the productivity of our experts, improve internal processes and deliver even greater value to our clients. Benjamin's experience will help guide the Group's approach as we seek to realise these opportunities responsibly and effectively.
The establishment of the Technology & AI Committee demonstrates the Board's commitment to ensuring that technology innovation remains a strategic priority for the Group."
Benjamin Lloyd Commented:
"Diales has built an outstanding reputation through the quality of its experts and the strength of its client relationships. I am excited to join the Board at a time when advances in technology and artificial intelligence are creating new opportunities to innovate and deliver tangible value within professional services.
I look forward to working with the Board and management team to develop a clear technology strategy that enhances the capabilities of Diales' professionals, improves operational effectiveness and supports the Group's long-term growth ambitions."
The following additional information is provided in accordance with Rule 17 and Schedule Two paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies:
Benjamin Llewellyn Lloyd is aged 41 and is, or has been during the previous five years, a director or partner of the following companies or partnerships:
Current Directorships or Partnerships |
Previous Directorships or Partnerships within last five years |
Benos Consulting Ltd |
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There are no further disclosures required under Rule 17 and Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.
Enquiries:
Diales Group Plc Mark Wheeler, Chief Executive Officer Charlotte Parsons, Chief Financial Officer
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+44 (0)207 377 0005
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Shore Capital (Nominated Adviser and Broker) Mark Percy George Payne
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+44 (0)207 408 4050 | ||
Acuitas Communications Simon Nayyar Arthur Dingemans |
+44 (0)203 745 0293 / +44 (0)779 976 7676 / 07557 115764 simon.nayyar@acuitascomms.com arthur.dingemans@acuitascomms.com | ||
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