Interim CFO Appointment

Shearwater Group plc (AIM: SWG), the cybersecurity, advisory and managed security services group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Hurst as Interim Chief Financial Officer, on an initial six-month contract, who is expected to join the Board in due course. Outgoing Chief Financial Officer, Paul McFadden, will remain with the Group for a transition period.

Adam brings over 20 years of experience in senior finance roles across rapidly evolving and high growth businesses. A Chartered Accountant, Adam started his career with PwC, subsequently spending nine years with Unigate plc before moving to Tate & Lyle plc where he held the position of Group Financial Controller. From there he joined AIM-listed Entertainment One as Deputy Group Chief Financial Officer and then Divisional Chief Financial Officer supporting the rapid growth of the business. Most recently he was Chief Financial Officer of TISE listed Yell Ltd.

David Williams, Chairman of Shearwater Group, commented: "We are delighted to welcome Adam to the Group, and to have secured the services of such an experienced Chief Financial Officer, initially on an interim basis. We are looking forward to working with him as we seek to improve shareholder returns."