Directorate Change
Sealand Capital Galaxy Limited announced the immediate appointment of Ms. Mu Zhang, also known as Daphne Zhang, as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Deputy Chair. Ms. Zhang brings over 18 years of experience in capital markets and corporate finance, with a focus on advising growth companies on equity capital markets, IPOs, M&A, and investor communications in both Asian and UK markets. Her expertise, gained from roles at firms like Panmure Liberum and Grant Thornton, is expected to enhance the company's investor communication and support its growth strategy.
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BOARD CHANGES
Sealand Capital Galaxy Limited (LSE: SCGL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Mu Zhang (known as "Daphne Zhang") as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Deputy Chair of the Company with immediate effect.
Daphne Zhang is a UK-based capital markets and corporate finance professional with over 18 years' experience advising Asian and UK growth companies on London and international equity capital markets, IPOs, secondary fundraisings, M&A, corporate governance, shareholder engagement and investor communications. Since 2012, Daphne has held investment banking and corporate finance roles in London, working on Main Market, AIM and Aquis transactions, including at Panmure Liberum and Grant Thornton, and acting as Sponsor, Nomad, Broker and financial adviser. Earlier in her career, Daphne was based in Beijing advising Asian companies on fundraisings, cross-border M&A, pre-IPO and US IPO-related transactions. Daphne holds a Master's degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Southampton and the ICAEW Corporate Finance qualification. She is resident in the UK and is a native Mandarin speaker.
Siqi Cao, Chief Executive Officer of Sealand, commented: "I am delighted to welcome Daphne to Sealand. Daphne brings significant UK capital markets experience, together with a strong understanding of Asian growth companies and cross-border transactions. Her expertise will be valuable as the Company continues to enhance investor communication and pursues its growth strategy in the UK, Asia and internationally."
Elena Suet Sum Law, Chair of Sealand, commented: "On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to welcome Daphne to Sealand. Daphne's appointment further strengthens the Board's independent oversight and governance capabilities, and I look forward to working with her as the Company continues its next phase of development."
Daphne Zhang commented: "I am delighted to be joining Sealand and I look forward to working closely with Elena and the wider Board to support effective governance and independent oversight, and with Siqi and the management team as the Company continues to develop its strategy, strengthen investor communications and deliver long-term value for shareholders."
In accordance with UKLR 6.4.8R, no further information is required to be disclosed in respect of Daphne Zhang's appointment.
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