Gateley (Holdings) Plc announced the appointment of Edward Knapp as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate. Edward becomes a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect and will become Chairman when Nigel Payne steps down from the board on 1 November 2024. Edward Is A Global Business Leader with Extensive Experience in Growth Strategy Design and Delivery, Technology, Risk Management and Transformation with A Particular Focus on Professional and Financial Services.

He Has Held Executive and Senior Leadership Roles in Consultancy and Professional Services, High-Growth Technology Companies and Major Financial Institutions Worldwide, Including Mckinsey & Company, Barclays, Hsbc, Revolut and M&G, Where He Has Most Recently Brought A Particular Focus on Advisory, Wealth Management and Talent. as A Member of the Uk Endorsement Board He Is Accountable for Influencing, Endorsing and Adopting Standards for Audit, Accounting and Professional Services Spanning Uk Plcs. He Currently Serves as A Non-Executive Director of F&C Investment Trust plc and Has Extensive International Private-Equity Backed and plc Board and Advisory Experience, Including Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee and Non-Executive Director of Aim Company Ten Lifestyle Group plc and Formerly as A Non-Executive Director of Mattioli Woods Plc.

on Appointment, Edward Will Become A Member of the Remuneration, Audit and Risk and Nomination Committees. from 1 November 2024, He Will Take over the Role of Chairman of the Board, and Chairman of the Nomination Committee. Edward Stephen Knapp, aged 40, is, or has been, a director or partner of the following companies or partnerships during the last 5 years: Current Directorships: Asia House Enterprises Limited: Asia House, F&C Investment Trust plc, Possibility+ Limited, Ten Lifestyle Group plc, The Payment Systems Regulator Limited, United Kingdom Endorsement Board.

Past Directorships: Dunsfold Airport Limited, Eureka Management Company Limited, Mattioli Woods plc, Redwood Bank Limited, Trinity College (CSP) Limited, Trinity (B) Limited, Trinity College (D) Limited, Trinity College (E) Limited, Trinity College (F) Limited, Walton Farms Limited.