– UK, Cheltenham – Pennant International Group plc (LON: PEN), the systems support and training solutions company, announced the appointment of Jon Kempster to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director effective from 18 July 2024.
“We are delighted to welcome Jon to the Board. His appointment is in keeping with our commitment to ensuring that the Board maintains the appropriate skills, capabilities and governance structure as Pennant focuses on growth in the coming years. Jon brings with him considerable experience across a range of sectors, and I and the rest of the Board look forward to leveraging his knowledge for the benefit of all stakeholders.” said Board chairman, Ian Dighé.
Jon Kempster will chair the Audit & Risk Committee.
About Jon Kempster
Jon Kempster has more than 20 years of experience as a public company director. He is currently a Non-Executive Director of AIM quoted Norman Broadbent Plc and Synectics Plc. He is also a Director of Delta Pension Nominees Limited. He qualified as a chartered accountant with Price Waterhouse in 1990 and has held several board positions in both an executive and non-executive capacity, including at FireAngel Safety Technology Group Plc, Redcentric plc, Frasers Group plc and DX (Group) Limited.
Jon Kempster said: “I am looking forward to working with the Board and the wider Pennant team to deliver the growth strategy.”
About Pennant International Group plc
Pennant International Group plc is a technology-driven, leading global provider of system support services, technical services, and training solutions. It supports its global customer base in the design, development, operation, maintenance, and training of complex assets, to maximize operational and maintenance efficiency.
Its key markets include Aerospace, Defence, and Rail, and adjacent safety-critical markets such as Shipping, Nuclear, and Space.
The Group addresses the market through three key business lines:
- Systems support: software tools designed to help clients: manage and use complex data; ensure equipment availability at optimal cost; and comply with industry standards. Its Integrated Product Support and Integrated Logistics Support software and services equip customers with powerful market-leading toolsets to manage, model, and utilize complex equipment data.
- Training solutions: provide hardware, software, and virtual solutions, and critical skills training for maintainers and operators of aircraft, ships, and land systems.
- Technical services: support all Pennant’s software and training solutions including consultancy, support and maintenance, training, and bespoke development.
The Company’s full product suite encompasses consultancy, technical documentation, rail services, training services, and bespoke engineering solutions.
Pennant is strategically focused on sustainable recurring revenue and profitability growth, shifting its model towards high-margin software and services. Against a climate of rising defense budgets and the burgeoning technological complexity of military, aviation, and rail platforms, the demand for these solutions is expected to grow substantially.
Headquartered in Cheltenham, UK, the Group operates worldwide, with offices in Europe, North America, and Indo-Pacific, serving markets with high barriers to entry often in regulated industries.
For more: https://www.pennantplc.com/
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