Directorate Change
Norman Broadbent PLC announced the appointment of Dr. Annette Nabavi as an independent non-executive director, effective May 1, 2026, who will also chair the Remuneration Committee and serve on the Audit Committee. Dr. Nabavi brings over 30 years of experience in operational and advisory roles, with current directorships at Eleco plc and Iomart Group plc, and extensive remuneration committee experience. She does not currently hold any shares in the company. The company also plans to appoint another independent non-executive director in due course.
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appointment of Dr. Annette Nabavi to the Board as an independent non-executive director with effect from 1 May 2026 with Annette assuming the roles of Chair of the Remuneration Committee and member of the Audit Committee upon appointment.
Annette brings over 30 years of experience in operational and advisory roles including driving growth through team building and international diversification, and through acquisition and partnerships. Annette currently sits on the boards of Eleco plc and Iomart Group plc, two AIM companies. At Eleco, Annette is Senior Independent Director, Chair of the Remuneration Committee and is a member of the Audit & Risk, the Nominations and the Environmental, Social & Governance Committees. At Iomart, Annette is Chair of the Remuneration Committee and is a member of the Audit and the Nominations Committees. She has held several other non-executive director roles, including at Maintel Holdings Plc, where she also chaired the Remuneration Committee. Her remuneration experience is also reflected in her involvement with the Quoted Companies Alliance (QCA), where she supported the update to the Remuneration Committee Guide published in 2021. Annette is Finance Director for Women in Telecoms and Technology, a Not-for-Profit organisation.
Peter Searle, Chairman of Norman, Broadbent said: "Annette is an accomplished business leader who brings highly relevant and valuable expertise to the Norman Broadbent Board. Her broad operational and advisory background is complemented by her specialist remuneration skillset and extensive experience as a NED. We are delighted to welcome Annette to the Board. To attract someone with her pedigree speaks volumes for the significant opportunity we have ahead."
Annette Nabavi, commented: "I am delighted to be joining Norman Broadbent at this exciting stage in its journey as a listed business. Norman Broadbent has not only weathered the storm of a difficult market environment over the last few years, but under its proven leadership team, the business has been transformed as a market leading executive search firm with broader capabilities. The business is in good shape financially and, with a clear strategy based on disciplined organic investment and M&A, I look forward to supporting the team to drive the next stage of growth."
The Board is looking to appoint a further independent non-executive director in due course. Further announcements will be made as appropriate.
Appendix
Pursuant to Rule 17 and Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies, the following information is disclosed in respect of Annette Nabavi:
The following additional information is provided with regards to the appointment of Annette Patricia Nabavi (née Lane), aged 74, in accordance with Rule 17 and Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies:
| Current Directorships | Previous Directorships held in the past five years |
| Eleco plc Iomart Group plc Women in Telecoms and Technology (WITT) Ltd | EFI Group Ltd Maintel Group plc Anchusa Consulting Ltd Talan UK & Ireland Limited |
- Nabavi does not hold any shares, options or warrants in the Company as at the date of this announcement.
There is no further information regarding Dr. Nabavi required to be disclosed under the AIM Rules.
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