We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jayne Cottam to the Board as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"). Jayne is expected to join the Company before the end of October 2017. Jonathan Murphy has continued to fulfil the role of CFO since his appointment earlier this year as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and will do so until Jayne joins Assura.
Jayne, a CIMA qualified accountant, joins Assura from one of the UK's largest private national housing developers. She is currently the Finance Director for Operations, heading up the operational finance team across the group and providing financial and strategic support as a member of the board for each of the three operating regions. Jayne was previously Director of Finance for the Continental Europe Division of European Metal Recycling Limited, one of the worlds' largest metal recyclers, and before that held a number of other senior finance positions.
Jonathan Murphy, CEO of Assura, commented:
"I am delighted that Jayne Cottam will be joining Assura as Chief Financial Officer. Jayne brings a wealth of relevant experience and her financial expertise will prove extremely valuable as we continue to deliver shareholder value and pursue our strategy of investing to support the UK's primary healthcare infrastructure."
Commenting on her appointment, Jayne Cottam said:
"Assura has built a strong business with many opportunities for further growth in a still-developing sector. I am very excited to be joining the Company and look forward to working with Jonathan and the team in helping to support the NHS in providing them with the buildings they need today for the NHS of the future."