(Alliance News) - Oxford Metrics PLC on Tuesday said it has hired Zoe Fox to be its next chief financial officer, starting on July 1.

The Oxford, England-based software provider said Fox replaces current CFO David Deacon, who resigned in order to "to pursue family and other interests".

Fox joins from FireAngel Safety Technology PLC, where she has been CFO since 2021. Prior to that role, Fox was finance director, and was responsible for running and improving finance operations.

FireAngel is a Coventry, England-based developer and supplier of home safety products. It has replaced Fox with Commercial Director Adrian Wilding, effective as of last week.

"Zoe joins us having worked as both an AIM CFO and within a global corporation, said Oxford Metrics Non-Executive Chair Roger Parry. "She has valuable experience and knowledge of manufacturing, supply chain and the integration of hardware and technology; the right skill set, financial rigour and tenacity that will drive forward the growth journey we are on."

Chief Executive Officer Imogen Moorhouse added: "Culturally, she is absolutely the right fit with the right financial stewardship and skill set to take us forward. She's really excited to join us at a pivotal moment in our five-year plan and as we execute on our clear roadmap to unlock growth and new market opportunities."

Oxford Metrics shares were trading 0.9% lower at 104.07 pence each in London on Tuesday morning.

By Holly Beveridge, Alliance News reporter

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