Beeks Financial Cloud Group PLC (LON:BKS), a cloud computing and connectivity provider for the financial markets, today announces an addition to its Board of Directors.

Kevin Covington will join the Board of Beeks as an independent Non-Executive Director effective from January 4, 2021.

Mr Covington has more than 30 years’ experience working internationally in the financial services industry for both vendors and banks, with a particular focus on M&A and advisory. At present, he runs a boutique advisory firm, Change Alley, which helps develop and grow organisations in the fintech sector.

He also acts as an adviser and mentor to a number of companies in the sector, including Adaptive Financial Consulting, KA2, Enyx and, prior to its acquisition by Beeks, Velocimetrics. Previous positions include CEO of a VC backed Australian technology company, Metamako, which was acquired by Silicon Valley based Arista Networks in late 2018 and CEO at technology company ITRS Group Limited.

Commenting on the appointment, Beeks CEO Gordon McArthur said,

“Kevin brings with him a wealth of industry knowledge and experience, having held a number of senior roles in the fintech space and I believe he will be a valuable addition to the Group as we seek to deliver secure cloud solutions to a growing global customer base. On behalf of the Board, I welcome Kevin to Beeks and look forward to working with him.”