– UK, Abingdon – RM plc (LON: RM), a leading supplier of technology and resources to the education sector, today announced the appointments of Carolyn Dawson OBE and Jamie Murray Wells OBE to its Board as Non-executive Directors effective from 1 November 2023.
“I am delighted to be welcoming Carolyn and Jamie to the Board of RM. Both are accomplished business leaders who bring valuable and relevant current tech insight, complementing the existing strengths of the board which already has considerable depth in technology, finance, capital markets and transformation experience. The skills they bring to the table will be key for RM’s platform and growth strategy,” said Board chair, Helen Stevenson.
The company also announced the appointment of current Non-Executive Director, Chris Humphrey, as Senior Independent Director effective on 31 December, to succeed Patrick Martell who will step down from the Board at that date.
Charles Bligh will also step down from the Board with effect on 31 October 2023.
About Carolyn Dawson
Carolyn Dawson brings significant experience in the technology and education sectors. She is currently CEO of the Founders Forum Group, the business services group for entrepreneurs, supporting businesses at the forefront of the tech ecosystem. Before this role she spent over 20 years at Informa Group plc, the international events, digital services, and academic knowledge group, working in a range of leadership roles, including founding London Tech Week and most recently as President, Verticals and ESG, Informa Tech and on the Informa Tech Executive Board.
About Jamie Wells
Jamie Wells brings leading digital product expertise to the Board, having worked since 2013 for Google, where he has held roles defining new platforms and ecosystems, including as Head of Digital Platform Experiences and Head of Extended Reality (XR) Platform Enablement. Before joining Google, Jamie founded and led Glasses Direct, a digital-led retail business, before taking it through a private equity transaction with Cipio Partners. He recently served as a non-executive director of DD Group, the wholesale supplier to the dental sector, helping evolve the online proposition and steer the business through two private equity-backed deals.
SOURCE: https://www.rmplc.com/
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