25 January 2022

FINNCAP GROUP PLC

("finnCap" or the "Company")

Appointment of Non-Executive Director

finnCap Group PLC (AIM:FCAP) announces the appointment of Annette Andrews to the Board as an independent Non-Executive Director, with effect from 25 January 2022.

Annette brings substantial HR and people expertise to the Board after a 30-year career in HR roles in both regulated financial and commercial environments.  In the past 15 years she has held senior HR leadership positions at Lloyd's of London (Chief People Officer), Catlin Insurance (HR Director), Lloyds Banking Group PLC (various roles including Head of HR Americas) and the Ford Motor Company.

On leaving Lloyd's of London in 2020, Annette founded Acaria Coaching and Consultancy Ltd, working with individuals and organisations globally to help them achieve their full potential.  Annette is MBA qualified and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development, alongside being a Life and Executive Coach.

Annette's other non-executive and advisory roles include Non-Executive Director of The Guild of Human Resource Professionals and Chair for a Community Interest Charity, 'Strengths in Communities'.

On appointment, Annette will also join the Board's Remuneration committee, as Chair, and become a member of the Nominations Committee.

Commenting on the appointment, Annette Andrews said:

"I am delighted to join finnCap and look forward to working with the Board in supporting the business in delivering its growth and diversification strategy, underpinned by its focus on people and strong and attractive culture."

Robert Lister, Chairman of finnCap Group, commented:

"Annette brings a wealth of valuable people experience and I am delighted she is joining us."

Sam Smith, CEO of finnCap Group commented:

"Annette's knowledge and expertise will be of great value to the Board as we continue to put our people and culture at the heart of our business and our ambitions as a leading financial advisory firm focused on the business of tomorrow."

Contacts

finnCap Group plc                                                                              Tel: +44 (0) 20 7220 0500

Sam Smith, Chief Executive Officer                                                  investor.relations@finncap.com

Richard Snow, Chief Financial Officer

Grant Thornton (Nominated Adviser)                                            Tel: +44 (0) 20 7383 5100

Philip Secrett/Samantha Harrison/George Grainger

Oberon Capital (Joint broker)                                                          Tel: +44 (0) 20 3179 5344

Mike Seabrook

finnCap Ltd (Joint Broker)                                                                 Tel: +44 (0) 20 7220 0500

Rhys Williams / Tim Redfern

Hudson Sandler (PR adviser)                                                           Tel: +44 (0) 20 7796 4133

Dan de Belder/Rebekah Chapman

Information in respect of Annette Catherine Andrews (née Shipley) (54) as required by Schedule 2 (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies is detailed below.

Other than that as set out below, there is no further information to be disclosed under Schedule Two (g) of the AIM Rules.  Annette Andrews is, or has been, a director of the following companies during the previous five years:

Current Directorships / Partnerships

·      Acaria Coaching & Consulting Ltd

·      Strengths In Communities Community Interest Company           

·      Catalyst Thinking Partners Limited 

Past Directorships / Partnerships (last 5 years)

·      Society of Lloyd's

Notes to Editors

About finnCap Group

finnCap Group is building an advisory service business focused on the business of tomorrow.  It currently provides strategic advice, capital raising and related services to corporate and institutional clients and high net worth investors including private equity and family offices.  Established in 2007 the Group has built a strong track record in equity advice and fund-raisings, public and private M&A, debt arrangement and advice and act as NOMAD for clients listed on AIM with a particular focus on the technology, life sciences, consumer and business services sectors.

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