Big Technologies plc (LON:BIG), a leading provider of electronic monitoring solutions, has announced that Alexander Brennan has informed the Board of his intention to step down as Independent Non-Executive Chair of Big Technologies with immediate effect. Sangita Shah will take over the role as Independent Non-Executive Chair, on an interim basis.
Having led the board as Interim Chairman and then Chairman, including during the period of the investigations undertaken by the Company related to the removal of Sara Murray as CEO, Alexander has made the determination that it is in the best interests of all shareholders if a new director, independent of the investigations, were to lead the Company’s efforts to resolve the protracted litigation against Sara Murray and associated parties.
Sangita Shah, Big Technologies Interim Chair said: “On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Alexander for his integrity and his conduct, at the core of which has been a steadfast adherence to the highest standards of governance in the discharge of his duties, notably this year. This has been a difficult time for the Company, and we are grateful to Alexander for his consistent dedication and professionalism. We wish him all the best for his future endeavours.
The Board await confirmation that our offer of mediation will be accepted by Sara Murray to enable the Company to progress to constructive settlement discussions.”
