Sepura hires Group CFO

Sepura has appointed Richard Smith as its Group CFO

Richard_Smith-004.jpgSepura has appointed Richard Smith as its Group CFO.

Smith was previously CFO for a number of listed and privately held technology businesses, most recently Imagination Technologies Group. He has also held roles at Vodafone, Porsche and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

“I’m delighted to be joining Sepura at this exciting time of expansion and growth,” said Smith. “The company has built a strong market position, and with the recent acquisition of Teltronic has created an excellent opportunity to capitalise on the growing worldwide demand for digital communications. I look forward to contributing to Sepura’s future success.”

"Richard is a valuable addition to the group’s senior management team,” said Gordon Watling, Group CEO. “With many years’ experience in the technology sector he brings the skills and qualities we need to lead and manage our key corporate financial functions.

“He joins us following a strong financial performance in the first half of our current financial year and I am sure that, alongside our existing management team, he will make a major contribution to achieving our rapid growth objectives.”