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ADMIN: PLX: Plexure Appoints Robert Bell as a Non-Executive Director
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ADMIN: PLX: Plexure Appoints Robert Bell as a Non-Executive Director
Plexure Group Limited (NZX:PLX) is pleased to announce the appointment of
Robert Bell as a Non-Executive Director, effective 8 April 2019.
The appointment, made by the Board, fills a casual vacancy created by the
resignation of Tim Cook in 2018. As required by NZX Listing Rule 3.3.2
(2017), the Board has determined that Robert is an independent director.
Robert holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Auckland,
is a Chartered Accountant and Member of the Chartered Accountants Australia
and New Zealand, and a Member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors.
Robert is a skilled businessman with broad experience in finance, operations,
sales and change management. At ECO Products Group Limited he was CFO from
September 2010 to November 2017, and subsequently Director HRV until January
2019. Robert was a Director of the HRV Group of Companies from November 2014
to March 2017, when he managed the successful sale of Eco Products to Vector
Limited. Prior roles have included CFO and COO responsibilities in New
Zealand, America and England across a broad range of business sectors
including, technology, property, manufacturing and investment banking.
Robert's experience also includes M&A and he has successfully completed
numerous debt and capital raisings. He is currently the Managing Director of
Viand Group, an Auckland based artisan smallgoods manufacturer.
Plexure Chair Phil Norman commented: "Robert brings to the Board a great
blend of experience and knowledge. He has worked with high-growth companies,
has proven financial, commercial, leadership and governance skills, and a
strong understanding of technology. With his hands-on approach, Robert will
be a welcome addition to our Board at a time when the Company's international
growth is accelerating".
Robert will also Chair the Board's Audit and Risk Management Committee.
For more information please contact:
Phil Norman
Chairman
Plexure Group Limited
Phone: +64 21 667 210
Email: phil@norman.co.nz
About Plexure
Plexure is a mobile engagement software company. Global brands use the
Company's products to engage consumers on mobile devices and drive them to
store with personalised offers, mobile order and pay and loyalty. Plexure's
software integrates with operational systems to remove friction and create a
seamless purchase experience for consumers.
Plexure makes the sales process for physical retailers seamless, engaging and
profitable by identifying where customers are, what they want and then
facilitating their purchases.
The Company's technology platform and product offering covers five key
capabilities:
o Mobile order and pay
o Next generation loyalty programmes
o Personalised offers
o Analytics
o Seamless operations integration
Brands that use Plexure see an increase in customer numbers and visit
frequency, higher average transaction values, larger share of wallet and
improved customer satisfaction scores.
The Company now has over 110 million end users on its platform in over 48
countries.
Plexure has offices in Auckland, Chicago, Atlanta, Tokyo and Copenhagen.
Clients include McDonald's, 7-Eleven, Ikea, and Loyalty New Zealand.
End CA:00333059 For:PLX Type:ADMIN Time:2019-04-08 08:30:52
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