The Board of Nanofilm Technologies International Limited has considered the Nominating Committee's recommendation and assessment of the qualifications of Mr. Ian C. Howe (''Mr. Howe'') and his extensive experience and expertise in strategic marketing, business development and cross functional management, and has approved the appointment of Mr. Howe as Group Chief Commercial Officer. Role And Responsibilities: Executive. The primary areas of responsibility are to oversee, manage and execute the Group's overall commercial strategy, including to lead the Advanced Materials BU, Global Industrial Surface Coatings operations.

Working Experience: 2021 - 2022: Additive Industries B. V., Chief Executive Officer 2015 - 2021: Oerlikon Surface Solutions, Business Line Head 2012 - 2014: Oerlikon Surface Solutions, Director of Sales & Marketing Other DirectorShips Past: 2021 - 2023: Additive Industries B. V., Chief Executive Officer 2015 - 2021: Oerlikon Surface Solutions, Business Line Head. Professional Qualifications: Master of Business Administration in Strategy, Marketing and Finance, The Open University UK, 2009 Master of Materials Engineering in Metallurgy, The Open University UK, 2001 Higher National Diploma in Metallurgy, Sandwell College UK, 1996.