SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: ReadCloud (ASX: RCL) announced the appointment of Andrew Skelton as the new Chief Executive Officer with effect from 15 May 2023.

Andrew will take over from founder Lars Lindstrom who stood down from the role in December 2022.

Andrew Skelton will be involved in transitioning to the role with selected pre-15 May 2023 activities to provide impetus with the employees and the Board to be well prepared for the role.

Andrew Skelton is a business and technology executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience, most recently as Chief Executive Officer of A2B Australia Ltd (ASX A2B).

Andrew’s previous roles include General Counsel of ASX200 Cabcharge Australia Ltd and Chief Operating Officer of Black Cabs Combined Ltd where he led the establishment and growth of the 13cabs brand and associated technologies.

Andrew has a track record of growing business by delivering significant transformation programmes, executing growth strategies in highly competitive industries, and navigating market, technological and regulatory changes. Andrew began his career at K&L Gates in Melbourne as a lawyer specialising in mergers and acquisitions.

Cristiano Nicolli, Chairman of ReadCloud said, “After a period of founder leadership we are delighted to appoint someone of Andrew’s calibre to lead ReadCloud through our next phase of growth. Andrew’s appointment follows a formal recruitment process where we considered a number of strong candidates. We see Andrew Skelton as an executive with an ability and experience in developing and empowering teams to achieve success through technology innovation and customer centricity”.

Andrew will work closely with Lars Lindstrom and Darren Hunter (Interim CEO) to develop an understanding of how ReadCloud can best serve the education market The Board will work with Andrew to enhance ReadCloud’s strategic direction, build momentum and galvanise the team to drive execution.

Andrew commented: “ReadCloud is an established business with clear growth ambitions in a socially important market. I am delighted to embrace the opportunity to lead the talented and dedicated team at ReadCloud.

“ReadCloud positively impacts educational processes and, importantly, education outcomes. The potential to unlock value while supporting teacher and student outcomes is both compelling and inspiring. I look forward to making a strong contribution to ReadCloud’s next phase of growth. It is a privilege to focus on enriching and delivering a platform that connects and equips schools, teachers, students, and prospective employers.”

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