Merit Group announces David Beck to its Board of Directors as CEO alongside Philip Machray joining as CFO

– UK, London – Merit Group plc (LON: MRIT), the data and intelligence business, today announced the appointment of David Beck, current Interim CEO, o its Board of Directors as CEO with immediate effect.

The company also announced the appointment of Philip Machray to its Board of Directors as CFO effective in October. He will succeed Simon Bullock who will step down from his role with the Company.

ACA qualified, Phil, is a strategic and commercial finance professional with over 25 years experience in the media sector, most recently as Director of Corporate Development with Reach plc.

Mark Smith, Chairman of Merit Group plc, commented: “David Beck has been working with the Group since the early part of the year and took on the Interim CEO role in July. David has been helping to further develop and communicate the Group’s strategy, the Board is very pleased to welcome him to the Group as CEO. Philip has a strong and relevant track record working in businesses that have successfully digitalized their business models. The Board has great confidence in their ability to deliver growth in our business and excellent returns for our shareholders.”

For more information: https://www.meritgroup.co.uk/

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