The Board of Aptitude Software Group plc announced that Philip Wood, Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer, will be retiring from the Board in July 2023. Philip joined the Board in 2007 and after 16 years with the Group is planning a career sabbatical to spend more time with his young family. The Board is very grateful for his key role in transforming the Group to focus on the Aptitude brand and the expansion of the product range, laying the foundations for Fynapse and the addition of revenue and subscription management.

As a result, the Board announced that from January 24, 2023, Mike Johns, currently Finance Director of the Group's business outside of North America, will assume the role of Acting Chief Financial Officer whilst a formal selection process is conducted. Philip's financial responsibilities will now transfer to Mike with Philip providing on-going handover support. Philip will continue his responsibilities as Deputy Chief Executive Officer until his departure in July.