Directorate Change
Autins Group plc announced board changes with the immediate appointment of Trevor Brown as a Non-Executive Director, representing Truetide PLC which holds 29.09% of the company's shares, and the resignation of Dr. Qu Li. Trevor Brown, currently CEO of Truetide PLC, has extensive experience across various listed and private companies. Notably, Chamberlin plc, where Brown is a director, was placed into liquidation on August 8, 2025.
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Autins Group plc (AIM: AUTG), the UK and European based manufacturer of the patented Neptune melt-blown material and specialist in the design, manufacture, and supply of acoustic and thermal insulation solutions, announces the appointment of Trevor Brown as a Non-Executive Director of the Company, and resignation of Dr Qu Li as Non-Executive Director, with immediate effect.
Trevor Brown is a director and representative of Truetide PLC ("Truetide"), previously Braveheart Investment Group PLC, which holds 29.09% of the Company's issued share capital. In conjunction with Trevor Brown's appointment, Dr Qu Li (also a director and representative of Truetide) will be stepping down as Non-Executive Director of the Company. The Company, Truetide and the Company's nominated adviser have a Relationship Agreement in place to ensure the Company is capable of carrying on its business independently at all times.
Trevor Brown is currently Chief Executive Officer of Truetide PLC, trading on AIM, having joined the company as a non-executive director in 2014. Trevor has acted as a Chief Executive Officer, executive director and non-executive director for a wide range of both listed and private companies in a range of sectors over 40 years. Trevor is also Chief Executive Officer of Imaging Biometrics Limited, which is listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.
The Board would like to thank Dr Qu Li for her contribution to the Company during her tenure and wishes her well for the future.
Regulatory disclosures
In accordance with Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies, Trevor Edward Brown (aged 79) is, or has been within the previous five years, a director or partner of the following companies or partnerships:
| Current directorships/partnerships | Past directorships/partnerships |
| · Braveheart Academic Seed Funding GP Ltd · Chamberlin plc · Free Publishing Ltd · Imaging Biometrics Ltd · Kirkstall Ltd · Paraytec Ltd · Ridings Holdings Ltd · Stone Checker Software Ltd · Truetide Ltd (formerly Braveheart Investment Group Ltd) · Truetide PLC (formerly Braveheart Investment Group PLC) · The Ridings Early Growth Investment Company Ltd | · Combrook Holding Ltd · Free Association Books Ltd · Nanosynth Group Plc |
On 8 August 2025, Chamberlin plc, a company of which Trevor Brown is a director, was placed into liquidation, following the appointment of administrators to its two trading subsidiaries on 20 May 2024. As at the date of this announcement, the company remains in compulsory liquidation.
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