The Board of AdEPT Technology Group plc announced that Phil Race is being appointed as an executive director with immediate effect and as Chief Executive from January 1, 2019, with Ian Fishwick becoming Chairman at that time. Ian will continue to head the Group's acquisition initiatives, with Phil taking over the day to day management roles from Ian, while supporting him with M&A activities. Roger Wilson, the current Chairman, will become Deputy Chairman.

Over a 20-year career Phil has headed businesses within Xchanging, SSP, Sirius and Logica (formerly CMG). He has extensive and highly relevant experience of IT Outsourcing and enterprise software.