Xaar plc (XAR.L), an inkjet printing technology group, announced Wednesday that Paul James has been appointed the permanent Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.
James has been serving as Interim Chief Financial Officer since November 20, 2024, after Ian Tichias resigned as CFO and Executive Director, to pursue other opportunities.
The new CFO, prior to Xaar, was Group CFO of Biffa from September 2023 to October 2024 and Group CFO of Genuit Group plc from March 2018 to September 2023. He has also held a number of senior positions at Currys plc, Inchcape plc and British American Tobacco plc.
John Mills, Group Chief Executive Officer said, "Paul is an outstanding senior executive with substantial financial experience and leadership capabilities, who will advance our strategic priorities and ensure we fully monetise the significant opportunity set before us. We are delighted that he has recognised the long-term potential after making a meaningful contribution in just a short period of time."
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