EQS-Adhoc: MBH CORPORATION ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS IAN ELSEY, KEVIN HANBURY, PETER LAWRENCE & SIMON MARTIN
EQS-Ad-hoc: MBH Corporation Plc / Key word(s): Personnel [London, 30 October 2023], MBH Corporation plc (MBH), a diversified investment holding company, has today announced the addition of four new senior board members, with immediate effect, bringing significant further global experience to its Board. Ian Elsey, Kevin Hanbury, Peter Lawrence Simon Martin all join the MBH Board, meaning that the Board now comprises six members also including Paul Seabridge [Chair CEO] and Mo Miah [Executive Director]. Stan Patey [Non-Executive Vice Chair], now resigns from his Board responsibilities with immediate effect. New Board Member summaries: Ian Elsey – Executive Director. Since 1997, Ian has been CEO of the MBH Group company Gaysha and active director of GS Contracts delivering quality construction, refurbishment and specialist joinery services. He is a highly experienced senior leader and being involved in the construction sector for over 30 years has also been involved in introducing technology and innovation to the sector. Ian is actively involved in mergers and acquisitions, acquiring, and then mentoring construction businesses through growth. With previous European Board Member experience, he is highly focused on supporting the MBH Construction vertical. Kevin Hanbury – Executive Director. Kevin is the Managing Director of the MBH Group company 3Ks Engineering as well as being Managing Director of Dragon Engineering. He became Managing Director of 3Ks at the age of 30 and today the company manufactures equipment for sectors including oil and gas, rail, steel, defence and marine. In addition, Kevin is currently focused on growing the Engineering vertical within MBH and now re-joins the Board with considerable experience in this area. Peter Lawrence – Independent Non-Executive Director. Peter is the Founder and Managing Director of Human Capital Department. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD), he holds a Masters Degree in Human Resource Management and an MBA. He has worked in a variety of human resource management, training and development roles at senior management and director level, including with global organisations such as ExxonMobil and GE. Peter is a member of the Institute of Directors and his talent management and HR background will greatly benefit MBH. Simon Martin – Executive Director and CFO. Simon joins MBH as CFO and Board Executive Director. He is an ACA, qualified accountant with an audit/accountancy background with KPMG. He has held various senior finance roles with Yu Energy Wandisco and was Head of finance for MBH in the UK in 2022. He is also the current CFO for Opulentia Capital and has extensive experience of acquisitions, having overseen 15 during the past few years. Simon will bring strong financial experience to the Group. Ian Elsey holds 98,805 direct shares which represents 1.66% interest in the securities of the Company. Kevin Hanbury holds 315,766 direct shares which represents 5.32% interest in the securities of the Company. Peter Lawrence holds no shares or interest in the securities of the Company. Simon Martin holds no shares or interest in the securities of the Company.
Director: Ian Elsey Current Directorships: Maxpan Limited Paxman Joineries Ltd C-Elect Associates Ltd Holmes Joinery and Manufacturing Co. Ltd Holmes MTE Ventures Ltd G.S. Contracts Partners LLP G.S Contracts Holdings Ltd G.S Contracts (Joinery) Ltd Queenswood Group Ltd Gaysha Partners LLP London Fire Doors Ltd Gaysha Ltd Milbridge Construction Ltd C-Elect Holdings Ltd Holmes Joinery Partners LLP Past Directorships in last 5 years: Holmes Manufacturing Ltd GS Interiors Ltd Queenswood Partners Ltd D1SPV Ltd Gaysha Developments Ltd Resin Bound Paving Ltd Gaysha Surfaces Ltd Initiative MI Ltd
Current Directorships: Dragon Engineering Services Ltd Opulentia SPV Holdco 20 Ltd 3K’s Engineering Partners LLP 3K Machine Tool Ltd Leira Ltd
Current Directorships: Human Capital Department Ltd
Director: Simon Martin Current Directorships: Opulentia Partners LLP Falcon Recreation Partners LLP Past Directorships in last 5 years: Robinsons Caravans Partnership LLP For: Ian Elsey, Kevin Hanbury, Peter Lawrence, Simon Martin: 1. Do not have any unspent convictions in relation to indictable offences; 2. Have not been a director of a company which has been placed in receivership, insolvent liquidation, administration, been subject to a voluntary arrangement or any composition or arrangement with its creditors generally or any class of its creditors whilst he was a director of that company or within the 12 months after he ceased to be a director of that company 3. Have not been a partner in any partnership which has been placed in insolvent liquidation, administration or been the subject of a partnership voluntary arrangement whilst he was a partner in that partnership or within the 12 months after he ceased to be a partner in that partnership; 4. Have not been the owner of any assets or a partner in any partnership which has been placed in receivership whilst he was a partner in that partnership or within the 12 months after he ceased to be a partner in that partnership; 5. Have not been publicly criticised by any statutory or regulatory authority (including recognised professional bodies); or 6. Have not been disqualified by a court from acting as a director of any company or from acting in the management or conduct of the affairs of a company. On 13 October MBH announced a number of other key changes to its board and leadership team as well as, subject to regulatory approvals, the intention to sell four existing Group companies: Acacia Training, Academy 1 Group, Logistica Holdings Samuel Hobson.
More information relating to the MBH Corporation Board can be found at the link: www.mbhcorporation.com/mbh-board
For IR and media enquiries: MBH Corporation Charlotte Fordham +44 (0) 770 396 3953 Corporate Adviser First Sentinel Corporate Finance Limited Brian Stockbridge +44 (0) 20 3855 5551
End of Inside Information Information and Explanation of the Issuer to this announcement: Paul Seabridge, Chair CEO, MBH Corporation, commented: "We are excited to have Ian, Kevin, Peter and Simon join the MBH Board during such a pivotal time in our Group’s journey as we build a new leadership board team to support a sustainable future for the Group. Combined, these individuals bring significantglobal experience across multiple areas and disciplines that will support all aspects of our business. These Board changes also support our commitment to a refreshment of the Board of Directors and we look forward to their contributions to the company’s global growth and continued success. I also want to thank Stan Patey, as he steps down from the Board, for his contributions, support and commitment to the Group over the past few years" About MBH Corporation MBH Corporation plc is a diversified investment holding company, listed on the Frankfurt and Dusseldorf Stock Exchanges (M8H:GR) and the Aquis Exchange (M8H) in London. The company acquires small to medium enterprises across multiple geographies and sectors that are well established, profitable and looking to scale. By leveraging the Agglomeration strategy, MBH Corporation plc is able to create substantial shareholder value through the consistent and accretive acquisition of excellent companies. mbhcorporation.com
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