– USA, MA – Allied Minds plc (LON: ALM), the IP commercialization company focused on early-stage company development within the technology sector, today announced the appointment of Sam Dobbyn and Casey McDonald to its Board as non-executive directors, effective immediately.
“I am pleased to welcome Sam and Casey to the board of Allied Minds. Both directors have complementary expertise of managing special situations and maximising returns for shareholders. Their skillset will add valuable insight as we pursue the options outlined in our Strategic Review.” said Interim Chairman, Bruce Failing.
About Sam Dobbyn
Sam Dobbyn is a UK-based corporate executive with deep public markets experience and a proven record of optimizing shareholder returns. Until March 2022, he was CEO and previously CFO of Urban Exposure PLC where he reduced the cost base, managed a sale process, and ultimately delivered a successful delisting of the business. He was previously Head of Financial Planning and Analysis and Head of Investor Relations at both TP ICAP PLC and Brit PLC.
Mr. Dobbyn is a qualified Chartered Accountant and has an Executive MBA from Warwick & Guanghua Business School.
About Casey McDonald
Casey McDonald is corporate governance and regulatory expert with over 25 years experience of serving on boards and other fiduciary appointments. He is an independent director at fund governance firm Calderwood Management Ltd, where he leads the Special Situations practice. Before this, he served as Managing Director of a boutique insolvency firm and spent 15 years with KPMG, including leading its advisory practice in the British Virgin Islands.
Mr. McDonald holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and is a member of both the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Cayman Islands Institute of Professional Accountants.
About Allied Minds
Allied Minds plc is an IP commercialization company focused on early-stage company development within the technology sector. With origination relationships that span US federal laboratories, universities, and leading US corporations, Allied Minds historically created, and now operates and funds, a portfolio of companies to generate long-term value for its investors and stakeholders. Based in Boston, Allied Minds supports its businesses with capital, management, expertise, and shared services.
For more information: http://www.alliedminds.com/
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