7 October 2024 - Oxford Metrics plc (LSE: OMG) the smart sensing and software company servicing life sciences, entertainment, engineering and smart manufacturing markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Ian Wilcock as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect. Ian will be replacing David Quantrell who will be retiring from the Board on 24 October 2024.

Ian has over 30 years’ experience in high technology, focussed on the scientific instrumentation, smart sensing, and test and measurement sectors. He brings executive experience from FTSE 250 and Fortune 500 global technology businesses, including leadership roles at Oxford Instruments, Danaher, Experian and Renishaw. Ian has a proven track record of growing businesses organically and through acquisition and has held senior positions at smart sensor businesses that delivered ambitious growth plans.

Ian is currently Group Commercial Director of Judges Scientific plc.

Roger Parry, Chair of Oxford Metrics, said of the appointment: "I am delighted to welcome Ian to the board of Oxford Metrics. Ian’s strong track record of M&A and growing businesses globally, gained throughout his career in technology businesses, brings highly relevant expertise to the Group. Ian’s experiences will be invaluable as we execute on our five-year plan. I would also like to thank David for his invaluable input over the past six years and on behalf of all the Board, we wish him well in his future endeavours.”

Commenting on his appointment Ian Wilcock, said: "I’m excited to be joining the Oxford Metrics board. With an international client base and market-leading technologies, Oxford Metrics is well-positioned to grow both organically and through acquisition and I look forward to being part of that journey.”

In accordance with paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 of the AIM Rules, Ian Christopher Wilcock, aged 57, holds or has held in the past 5 years the following directorships and partnerships:

Current

Judges Scientific plc (Executive Director)

Previous

Oxford Instruments Industrial Products Limited
Oxford Instruments Italia s.r.l.
Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology Tools Limited
Oxford Instruments Nordiska AB
Oxford Instruments SAS
Oxford Instruments Technology (Shanghai) Co. Limited
WITec Wissenschaftliche Instrumente und Technologie GmbH

Save as disclosed, Ian Wilcock has confirmed that there is no further information required to be disclosed pursuant to Schedule 2, paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules.

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