Directorate change

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Newmark Security plc announced the immediate appointment of Jonathan Kempster as an independent non-executive director, who will also chair the Audit Committee, bringing over 25 years of public company director experience and a background as a chartered accountant and former CFO. Concurrently, Michel Rapoport has stepped down from the Board after more than two decades of service. These changes, along with the recent appointment of David Marks, result in the remuneration committee now comprising the three independent non-executive directors: David Marks, Jon Kempster, and Terence Yap. Jonathan Kempster does not hold any shares in Newmark.

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Newmark Security PLC
10 February 2026
 

10 February 2026

 

Newmark Security plc

("Newmark", the "Company" or the "Group")

 

Director change

 

Newmark Security plc (AIM: NWT), a global leader in secure people-data solutions for human capital management ("HCM") systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan ("Jon") Kempster as an independent non-executive director of the Company with immediate effect. The Company also announces, further to the announcement on 15 October 2025, that Michel Rapoport has stepped down from the Board with immediate effect.  The Board would like to thank Michel for more than two decades of service as a Director of the Company and expresses its appreciation for their contribution.

 

Jon has more than 25 years' experience as a public company director and is currently a Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Chair of five AIM quoted companies: Norman Broadbent plc; Cambridge Cognition Holdings plc; Synectics plc; The Mission Group plc and Pennant International Group plc. Jon will not be seeking re-election at the forthcoming AGM of Norman Broadbent plc.

 

Jon qualified as a chartered accountant with Price Waterhouse in 1990 and has been CFO of several companies including Low & Bonar plc, Linden Homes, Delta plc, and Wincanton plc. He has held several non-executive roles since 2017. Jon will be Chair of the Audit Committee.

 

Following these board changes and the appointment of David Marks as Independent Non-Executive Director, announced on 9 December 2025, the Company's remuneration committee now comprises Newmark's three independent Non-Executive Directors, being David Marks (Chair of Rem Comm), Jon Kempster and Terence Yap.

 

Regulatory disclosures

 

Pursuant to Rule 17 and Schedule Two Paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies, Jonathan Kempster, aged 63, is or has been a director of the following companies and partnerships in the past five years:

 

Current directorships/partnerships

Past directorships/partnerships

·    Norman Broadbent plc

·    Cambridge Cognition Holdings plc

·    Delta Pension Nominees Limited

·    Pennant International Group plc

·    Synectics plc

·    The Mission Group plc

·    Rochester Associates Ltd

·    JVM AG

·    JVM Property AG

·    DX (Group) Limited

·    Serinus Energy plc (Jersey)

·    Bonhill Group plc

·    Independent Trustee Services Limited

·    Ted Baker Holdings Limited

·    Redcentric plc

·    FireAngel Safety Technology Group plc

·    FireAngel Safety Technology Limited

·    Portcentric Solutions Limited

 

 

Jonathan Kempster does not hold any shares in Newmark.

 

ENDS

 

Newmark Security plc

Marie-Claire Dwek, Chief Executive Officer

Paul Campbell-White, Chief Financial Officer

 

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7355 0070

www.newmarksecurity.com

Allenby Capital Limited

(Nominated Adviser and Broker)

James Reeve (Corporate Finance)

Amrit Nahal, Kelly Gardiner (Sales & Corporate Broking)

Tel: +44 (0) 20 3328 5656

Yellow Jersey PR

Charles Goodwin

Tel: +44 (0) 7747 788 221

 

About Newmark Security plc

 

Newmark Security Plc is a global leader in secure people-data solutions for human capital management (HCM) systems, trusted by leading enterprise and software providers. For nearly 30 years, the firm has delivered technology that captures and manages 'people flow' - from identity and access to time and attendance: Bridging the gap between physical and digital workplaces with speed, security, and compliance.

 

The Company's integrated hardware and secure cloud software generate actionable workforce data, enabling enterprises to monitor staff efficiently, protect employees, and optimise operational productivity. Its end-to-end technology and service solutions are designed to lower total cost of ownership while providing lifecycle support that drives sustainable ARR growth.

 

Led by security-tech entrepreneur Marie-Claire Dwek, Newmark is trusted by some of the world's largest retailers, law enforcement agencies and defence organisations, and is supported by enterprise reseller software partners, Oracle, SAP and Workday. With its award-winning technology 'powering people flow', Newmark Security remains essential to enterprise security, compliance, and workforce management worldwide.

 

For more information, please visit: www.newmarksecurity.com

 

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