Sealand Capital Galaxy Limited Appointment of NED (7451Q)
February 21 2019 - 4:32AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 7451Q
Sealand Capital Galaxy Limited
21 February 2019
For immediate release
Sealand Capital Galaxy Limited
Appointment of Non-Executive Director
Sealand Capital Galaxy Limited, ("Sealand", or the "Company") is
delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Mark Bernard Battles as
Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.
Mr Battles (aged 52) has extensive experience working with UK
listed companies in both executive and non-executive roles. He has
particular experience working with turnaround situations in high
growth sectors such as digital marketing and media, telecoms and
financial services. He is the former CFO of London's largest
digital agency in the 90s, 'Pres.co' from 1997 to 1999 which was
successfully sold for GBP16 million. Other previous public listed
companies he has worked with over the last 10 years include: Nexus
Management plc, Concha plc and Avisen plc.
Mr Battles has also worked extensively with private companies
offering corporate finance, consultancy and fund raising advice
across a broad range of sectors. He is has a strong network of
contacts among the professional advisory and investment communities
and has been involved with a number of IPOs, trade exits and
capital raising rounds, which have a combined market value of
approximately GBP400 million over the last 15 years.
As well as being an experienced board director and advisor, Mr
Battles is a successful investor in his own right, having backed
companies in the media, marketing, telecoms, technology, renewables
and property sectors. He is also the founder of the League of
Angels ("the League"), an investment society established to provide
a platform and community for angel investors; and to help promote
British businesses from across the UK with a strong regional focus.
The League, under Mr Battles stewardship, has grown into a thriving
Investor Society and partners with the Monaco Venture Capital
Foundation.
Private companies he has been involved with include: Dalhousie
Coffee Company, Supported Business Limited, Intelligent Payment
Solutions Limited, Wireless Theatre Limited and Balgownie Ventures
Ltd.
Nelson Law, Executive Chairman commented:
"We are very pleased to welcome Barney to our team. He brings a
wealth of relevant sector experience, as well as London listed
company experience. His complementary corporate advisory skills
will be an important asset for Sealand as the Company expands in
the UK and beyond. As previously stated, governance, relevant
commercial experience and a thriving network of contacts will be
invaluable as we successfully execute on our strategy to build a
digital bridge between the Chinese market and selected overseas
markets via our WeChat advertising, marketing and payment services.
We believe Barney can play an important role to help execute that
strategy."
Mr Battles added:
"Sealand has great potential, especially given its strong
relationships with Tencent, one of China's largest and most
important companies. Having worked with media, marketing,
technology and telecoms businesses before I see great opportunities
to monetize these relationships to create value for Sealand
shareholders and partners."
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Enquiries:
Sealand Capital Galaxy Limited
Law Chung Lam Nelson, Executive Chairman +44 (0) 7537 959788
Belvedere Communications
John West +44 (0) 2036 872756
Kim van Beeck +44 (0) 2036 872757
Notes to Editors:
-- Sealand Capital Galaxy Limited (LSE: SCGL) is engaged in the
investment and acquisition of IT and social media businesses in the
APAC region with high growth potential.
-- The Company's Shares are traded on the Official List of the
London Stock Exchange's main market for listed securities under the
ticker SCGL.
-- Further information on Sealand is available on its website http://www.scg-ltd.com/
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