ReadCloud announced the appointment of Andrew Skelton as the new Chief Executive Officer with effect from 15 May 2023. Andrew will take over from founder Lars Lindstrom who stood down from the role in December 2022. Andrew will be involved in transitioning to the role with selected pre-15 May 2023 activities to provide impetus with the employees and the Board to be well prepared for the role.

Andrew is a business and technology executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience, most recently as Chief Executive Officer of A2B Australia Ltd. (ASX A2B). Andrew's previous roles include General Counsel of ASX200 Cabcharge Australia Ltd. and Chief Operating Officer of Black Cabs Combined Ltd. where he led the establishment and growth of the 13cabs brand and associated technologies. Andrew has a track record of growing business by delivering significant transformation programmes, executing growth strategies in highly competitive industries, and navigating market, technological and regulatory changes.

Andrew began his career at K&L Gates in Melbourne as a lawyer specialising in mergers and acquisitions. Andrew brings a strong set of skills and experiences and is well regarded as a commercially astute, values driven Executive. His experience in strategy formulation and business transformation together with his experience in building revenue and profit growth outcomes is well suited to the role.

Andrew will work closely with Lars Lindstrom and Darren Hunter (Interim CEO) to develop an understanding of how ReadCloud can best serve the education market. The Board will work with Andrew to enhance ReadCloud's strategic direction, build momentum and galvanise the team to drive execution.