# Pennant International appoints Klaas van der Leest as Non-Executive Director

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/pennant-international-appoints-klaas-van-der-leest-as-non-executive-director/4121170106
- Published: 2024-09-03T07:18:01+01:00
- Author: Amilia Stone

**[Pennant International Group plc](https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/company/pennant-international-group-plc/pen.l)**(
[LON:PEN](https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/company/pennant-international-group-plc/pen.l)),
the systems support and training solutions company, has announced the appointment
of Klaas van der Leest as Non-Executive Director with immediate effect. Mr van der
Leest has an extensive track record of growing software-led businesses and has significant
expertise in product delivery, sales development, and marketing strategies.

Mr van der Leest is currently Chief Executive Officer of Intercede Group PLC, an
AIM-quoted cybersecurity business which has seen revenue growth of 100% since his
appointment in 2018. Prior to Intercede, he was Managing Director at Intelecom UK
Ltd., an independent private equity-backed communications SaaS business, leading
the organisation’s transformation, and trebling subscription licence sales over 
a three-year period. Mr Van der Leest has held various other senior executive positions
for UK technology businesses with a focus on product development and sales strategies.

The Company also announces the appointment of Darren Wiggins as Interim CFO on an
eight-month fixed term contract with effect from 16 September 2024 (a non-Board 
appointment). Mr Wiggins is a chartered accountant and an experienced executive 
having previously held senior finance and operational roles within Meggitt Aerospace
and Melrose plc. With strong experience in strategic financial planning, Mr Wiggins
will be providing full support to the Board as the Group heads towards year-end 
and into 2025.

> **Ian Dighé, Pennant International** **Chairman, commented:**
> “We are delighted to welcome Klaas to the Board as a Non-Executive Director. His
> considerable public market experience together with his track record of supporting
> growing technology-led businesses will undoubtedly be an invaluable asset to Pennant
> as it evolves its proprietary integrated software suite. The Board looks forward
> to working with Klaas and leveraging his knowledge and experience to support the
> Company through its next stage of growth.”
> “The Board also welcomes Darren as interim CFO, whose significant operational,
> financial and industry expertise will further strengthen and complement the skillsets
> of the existing senior management team.” 

Klaas Peter van der Leest is currently or has previously been a director or partner
of the following companies or partnerships within the past five years.

| _Current directorship/partnership_ | _Previous directorship / partnership within the past five years_ | 
| Intercede Group PLC | n/a | 
| Intercede Limited |  | 
| Intercede 2000 Limited |  | 
| Authlogics Limited |  | 
| Thorley Close Management Company Limited |  | 
| Puzzel Limited |  |

Mr van der Leest does not hold an interest in the Company’s share capital.

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