Role: 1055 - Applications for this role are now closed
A Non-Executive Director (Non-Exec) is required for our client - Defenx PLC, an AIM listed company which provide security solutions with a range of products for mobile devices and PCs, protecting them against hackers and data loss. The company is based in London.
We are seeking candidates with a strong personality who have been a Director of a Listed Company with financial expertise to Chair the Audit Sub-Committee.
The time requirement is likely to be 2-3 days per month with 10 Board Meetings pa plus Sub-Committee meetings. Remuneration will be iro £24k pa.
The Company:
- Defenx, founded in 2009 and listed on the London Stock Exchange (AIM: DFX), is an ambitious company in the mobile security sector which offers a wide range of solutions for the protection of smartphones, desktop PCs and laptops.
- Defenx has sold over 3.1 million licences, mostly in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, thanks to a flexible marketing strategy focused on white label distribution and revenue sharing agreements with distributors, telecommunications companies and hardware manufacturers.
- Defenx's current distribution partners include 3 Italia, the fourth-largest Italian mobile phone operator, and Seagate Technology, a world leader in hard disk production.
- Defenx was listed on the London Stock Exchange (AIM: DFX) on 3rd December 2015, increasing its capital by £2.1 million in order to accelerate its growth using new channels and new partners.
Responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the company’s Chairman on Governance and Compliance issues.
- Contributing to and challenging the company’s strategy.
- Contributing to the company’s future direction and commercial activities.
- Challenging the company’s CEO in the identification and development of corporate opportunities for all markets.
- Provide the Board with feedback on Company performance.
Non-Exec Requirements/Expertise:
Specific requirements are:
- Been a Director of a Listed Company.
- Must have been a Non-Exec before.
- Strong in Governance and Compliance.
- Strong personality and ability to contribute to and challenge the company’s strategic plans and decisions.
- Financial expertise and Audit Committee experience to Chair the Audit Committee.
- Ideally an Italian speaker.
- The appointment will be for one year with a longer renewal thereafter.
- It is expected that the role will require approx. 2-3 days per month to attend ten Board Meetings PA (more in the early stages as part of an induction) plus Chairing the Audit Sub-Committee.
Remuneration will be iro £24k pa.
Must be available for interview on Tuesday 29th May 2018
This role will close on Friday 8th June 2018