– UK, Birmingham – Gateley (Holdings) plc (LON: GTLY), the professional services group, today announced the appointment of Edward Knapp to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate with immediate effect. From 1 November 2024, he will take over the role of Chairman of the Board from Nigel Payne who will step down from the board at that date.
Rod Waldie, CEO said: “I am delighted to welcome Edward to the board. He brings extensive and valuable executive and non-executive experience across a range of sectors, commercial acumen and strong and effective leadership. He will be an excellent chairman for the Group. I very much look forward to working with Edward as we continue to grow the Group, maximising the strengths and opportunities generated by the unique combination of professional services in our business.”
Edward Knapp will also join the Remuneration, A,udit, and Risk and Nomination Committees.
About Edward Knapp
Edward Knapp 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.
Edward Knapp said: “It’s an honour to be appointed as the next Chairman of Gateley. Nigel and the whole team have achieved so much since IPO. The business has an extraordinary track record and heritage of delivering for clients across its legal and professional services capabilities. I am looking forward to engaging with our clients, colleagues, communities, shareholders and the whole board to help Gateley navigate the next chapter of outstanding client service, capitalising on its compelling talent proposition to deliver sustainable profitable growth and shareholder returns for the long term.”
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