Equity exchange operator Aquis Exchange PLC (LON:AQX) today announced the appointment of Lesley Gregory to the board of its subsidiary, Aquis Stock Exchange. Ms Gregory has been appointed as an independent non-executive director and her appointment has received approval from the FCA.

Lesley Gregory is the chairperson of international law firm Memery Crystal, a role she has held since 2016, having previously been CEO at the firm for six years. She is a preeminent lawyer, with an established reputation in the capital markets space.

She also has substantial business acumen having advised her entrepreneurial and international client base over the years. Ms Gregory has significant experience in advisory roles and in advising private growth companies. She has also previously been a non-executive director on the board of Accuma Group plc, a listed company, before it was taken private.

Lesley Gregory founded a successful female entrepreneurs’ network in 2014 to connect female founders with other likeminded individuals and senior investors.

Lesley Gregory, incoming Independent Non-Executive Director, commented on her appointment:

“It is my great pleasure to be joining the AQSE team. Its level of ambition is clear, and I am excited to be able to support its growth objectives by offering a legal perspective and through strategic advice.”