Appointment of New Director and Resignation

Becket Invest PLC

14 June 2024

 

Becket Invest plc

("Becket" or the "Company")

Appointment of New Director and Resignation

The Board of Becket Invest plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Steven Monks (aged 39) as an Executive Director of the Company with immediate effect.

Daniel has over 18 years of professional experience in the fund management industry. He began his investments career at Canada Life, where he progressed to become the lead manager of the GBP 1.5bn UK Equity fund. He focused on investments within the natural resources and mining sectors, building in depth valuation models and analytical reports which helped him to make buy and sell decisions for the portfolio. His background is predominantly in fundamental equity analysis as well as quantitative strategies and trading. He went on to co-found a successful market neutral hedge fund, investing in quantitative trading strategies and equity arbitrage. Daniel brings with him a wealth of experience within equity markets and company valuation models. Daniel studied Mathematics and Economics at the University of York where he obtained a first-class BSc degree. He also holds an Investment Management Certificate and is a CFA Charterholder.

The Board is very pleased to welcome Mr Monks and looks forward to the significant contribution he will make.

Mr Monks does not currently hold any shares in the Company. In respect of paragraph 9.6.13(1) of the Financial Conduct Authority's Listing Rules, the below details all directorships held by Mr Monks in any other company at any time in the previous five years:

Current directorships	Previous directorships
None	SunMirror AG

There is no further information in respect of the appointment of Daniel Monks which would require disclosure under Listing Rule 9.6.13 R (1) - (6).

The Company also announces that James Crossley will resign from the Board as of 31 June 2024 following a handover period with the incoming Director. The Company would like to thank James for his contribution to the Company.

Enquiries:
Becket Invest Plc Director Graeme Muir	Tel: [phone]
Peterhouse Capital Financial Adviser and Corporate Broker	Tel: [phone]

 

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