– UK, Chester – GB Group PLC (LON: GBG) today announced the appointment of Richard Longdon to its Board of Directors as its next Non-Executive Chair, effective from 1 September 2022, to replace David Rasche, who is stepping down from the Board.
“We look forward to welcoming Richard as we continue our ambitious growth journey. Richard’s appointment reflects his calibre and suitability for the role of leading the GBG Board. He brings a deep technology understanding with proven experience of successful expansion in the sector. We will benefit hugely from his guidance and insight as GBG continues to execute upon its global growth strategy.” said Chris Clark, Chief Executive.
About Richard Longdon
Richard Longdon will join GBG following a highly successful career in the technology sector. He spent 33 years with AVEVA Group where he was CEO for 17 years and has held several non-executive director and chair roles since. His global leadership experience will enable him to lead the Board through the next stages of the Company’s growth and assist management in shaping the future strategy for the business.
Richard Longdon commented: “I am delighted to join GBG at an exciting time. The business has the ambition and capabilities to execute on the attractive long-term growth opportunities in its markets. This is underpinned by the talent, passion, and culture of the team. I look forward to working with Chris Clark, the Executive team, and the rest of the Board, to continue building on the success achieved to date as I lead the Board with a determination to continue advancing the business for the benefit of all our stakeholders.”
About GBG
We are the experts in digital location, identity, and managing fraud risk and compliance. Helping organizations across the globe eliminate customer friction and fraud from their digital experiences. GBG develops and delivers digital identity, address verification, fraud prevention, and compliance software to businesses globally.
Through the combination of the latest technology, the most accurate data, and our unrivaled expertise, GBG helps organizations ranging from start-ups to the largest consumer and technology brands in the world deliver seamless experiences, so their customers can transact online with greater confidence.
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