LONDON: iomart Group plc (AIM: IOM), the secure cloud services company, announced the appointment of Richard Last as independent non-executive Chair, effective 12th June 2024. Richard’s appointment follows a thorough and comprehensive process undertaken by the Nomination Committee.
Richard Last is a seasoned board director with extensive experience across quoted and private companies in the technology services sector. Over the past six years, Richard has held Chair positions at Hyve Group Plc, Gamma Communications Plc, Arcontech Group Plc, and Servelec Group Plc. In addition to his private company board roles, Richard is currently Chair of Tribal Group Plc and Gresham Technologies Plc, as well as a non-executive director of Corero Network Security Plc.
As a result of Richard’s appointment, Lucy Dimes, who had assumed the role of Chair and CEO since September 2023, will step down as Chair and will continue on the Board as full-time CEO.
Commenting on his appointment, Richard Last said: “In taking up the role of Chair, I was impressed by the leading position iomart has established in the cloud services marketplace, the strength of its customer relationships and the talent across the team. I am very much looking forward to working with the Board to leverage these strong foundations and support the Group in realising its growth ambitions.”
Lucy Dimes, CEO of iomart Group plc, commented: “Since I took on the dual role of Chair and CEO in September 2023 we have been running a diligent process for a new Chair, and we are delighted to have attracted such an experienced and knowledgeable individual as Richard. His wealth of experience in M&A and growing many successful technology sector leaders will be a great asset as we drive forward the execution of our growth strategy.”