Augmentum Fintech appoints William Reeve as Chairman
The Board of fintech fund Augmentum Fintech plc announces the appointment of William Reeve as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company and Chairman of the Board, with effect from 1 November 2024.
He will also serve on the Company’s Nominations, Audit, Valuations and Management Engagement & Remuneration Committees.
Mr Reeve has extensive experience in the technology sector, both as an investor and an operator. He co-founded three technology-related businesses: Fletcher Research (acquired by Forrester Research), LOVEFiLM.com (acquired by Amazon), and Secret Escapes.
He is a former non-executive chair of Nutmeg (leading the sale to JP Morgan), Graze.com (leading the sale to a Carlyle fund) and Media Ingenuity, as well as non-executive director of numerous other businesses including Paddy Power plc and Zoopla.
William Reeve is currently CEO of proptech company Goodlord and a non-executive director of retailer Dunelm Group plc (where he serves as Senior Independent Director and chairs the Remuneration Committee), from which position he is due to retire on 21 November 2024 after 9 years.
Tim Levene, CEO of Augmentum Fintech Management Limited, commented:
“It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome William to Augmentum. His exceptional track record as a tech entrepreneur and deep expertise in the sector will be instrumental as we accelerate our growth strategy. William’s proven leadership and innovative vision will bring a fresh perspective and strategic value as we navigate new opportunities and expand our market presence. We look forward to leveraging his insights to drive long-term success.”