Skillcast Group plc announced the appointment of James Saralis as an independent non-executive director of the Company with effect from 1 July 2024. James is currently Chief Executive Officer of NAHL Group plc, which he joined in January 2018. Prior to being appointed as NAHL's CEO in 2021, James served as NAHL's Chief Financial Officer and was instrumental in the strategic and operational development of NAHL.

James has a wealth of experience both operationally and of the AIM market. Previously, he spent over 10 years in the general insurance industry, including as CFO of the Direct & Partnerships and Employee Benefits divisions of Jelf, part of Marsh & McLennan Companies. James has also held various finance roles in Clearspeed Technology plc, HBOS plc and RAC plc.

He is a Chartered Accountant and fellow of the ICAEW, having been a member since 2003. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Bristol. James will be appointed as chair of Skillcast's remuneration committee and will be a member of the audit committee.

As set out in the Company's 2023 annual report, Isabel Napper, non-executive director, will not be standing for re-election as a director of Skillcast at the Company's forthcoming annual general meeting on 25 June 2024. The Board would like to thank Isabel for her significant contribution guiding the Company through its IPO in 2021 and for her counsel over the last three years.