New Chief Financial Officer Appointment

RNS Number : 6598S

Allocate Software PLC

26 September 2014

 



26 September 2014

ALLOCATE SOFTWARE PLC

("Allocate" or "the Company")

Appointment of David Gibbon as Chief Financial Officer

Allocate Software plc (AIM: ALL), the leading provider of workforce and compliance optimisation solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Gibbon as Chief Financial Officer.  David will replace Chris Gale who, as previously announced, has decided to step down to pursue other business interests.  David is due to join the Company on 17 November 2014.

David Gibbon has over 25 years' experience in senior finance, operational and strategic roles, primarily within companies in the technology sector.  He joins Allocate from Omnico Group, a provider of omni-channel hardware, software and services to the retail, entertainment, hospitality and leisure sectors, where he held the position of Chief Financial Officer.  Omnico was formed through the merger of Clarity Commerce Solutions plc, an AIM-quoted POS software company and Digipos, a POS hardware company.  Prior to joining Omnico Group, David was CFO at Kewill plc.

Commenting on the announcement, Terry Osborne, Chairman of Allocate, said: "On behalf of the Board, I would like to welcome David as our new Chief Financial Officer.  He brings significant industry experience having worked with successful technology companies and he has strong international experience.  I am confident that David will make a significant contribution to Allocate's future growth.  I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Chris Gale again for his very considerable contribution to Allocate and wish him well for the future."

Enquiries:

Allocate Software plc Terry Osborne, Chairman Ian Bowles - Chief Executive Officer	Tel: [phone]
Numis Securities Nominated adviser - Simon Willis / Richard Thomas Corporate Broking - James Black	Tel: [phone]
FTI Consulting Matt Dixon, Chris Lane	Tel : [phone]

About Allocate Software plc

Allocate Software is the leading workforce and corporate governance software solutions provider for world-wide organisations with large, multi-skilled workforces.  With a blue chip client base spanning the public and private sector, its key vertical markets include Healthcare and Defence.

The experience and in-depth knowledge gained in the UK and internationally has enabled Allocate to invest in developing innovative solutions that are relevant to the constantly evolving market needs of its customers. At the core of the business is Allocate's workforce optimisation software, which streamlines the whole workforce management of multi-disciplinary groups, across diverse locations.

Headquartered in London, Allocate provides services and support to its increasing international customer base through regional offices in the UK, Sweden, USA, Australia and Malaysia.

Allocate is quoted on the London Stock Exchange (AIM: ALL). 

Other than set out below, there is no additional information which is required to be disclosed pursuant to paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 of the AIM Rules for Companies, in respect of the appointment of David Gibbon (aged: 54):

Current Directorships:

BARON L.R.M.S. LIMITED

CINEMA COMPUTER SYSTEMS SARL

CLARITY COMMERCE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

CLARITY NZ LTD

CLARITY RETAIL SYSTEMS LIMITED

CLARITY SCOTLAND LIMITED

CYNTERGY LIMITED

DIGIPOS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LIMITED

DIGIPOS STORE SERVICES LIMITED

DIGIPOS STORE SOLUTIONS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

DIGIPOS STORE SOLUTIONS GMBH

DIGIPOS STORE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

DIGIPOS STORE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

DIGIPOS SYSTEMS CORP

DISGIPOS  STORE SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD***

DISGIPOS  STORE SOLUTIONS A.S

DISGIPOS  STORE SOLUTIONS INC

FLEX SYSTEMS LIMITED

MATRA SYSTEMS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

MATRA SYSTEMS (U.K.) LTD

MICROTRAIN LIMITED

OMNICO COMMERCE LIMITED

PACER CATS (UK) LIMITED

PC-POS (EUROPE) LIMITED

PC-POS (UK) LIMITED

PC-POS BENELUX BV

PC-POS FINANCE BV

PC-POS LIMITED

TOTAL HOSPITALITY SOLUTIONS LIMITED

VISION SOLUTIONS LIMITED

*** Digipos Store Solutions (PTY) Ltd, a subsidiary within the Omnico Group, entered into a members voluntary liquidation in May 2014. The company had net assets of R9.5m.

Past Directorships in the last five years:

ATEX GLOBAL MEDIA SPA

ATEX GROUP LIMITED

ATEX HOLDING SWEDEN AB

ATEX INC

ATEX MEDIA COMMAND INC

ATEX MEDIA PTY LTD

INTERNATIONAL RETAIL LIMITED

KEWILL CO LTD

KEWILL GMBH

KEWILL GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED

KEWILL HOLDINGS BV

KEWILL HOLDINGS LIMITED

KEWILL INC

KEWILL LIMITED

KEWILL LTD

KEWILL PTE LTD

KEWILL SERVICE LOGISTICS BV

KEWILL TOPCO LIMITED

MINIHOUSE TCC BV

POLOPOLY AB

REAL TIME CONTROL LIMITED

RETAIL BY DESIGN LIMITED

TECHNOLOGY FOR RETAIL LIMITED

 

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