Oxford Metrics plc announced that Zoe Fox is to be appointed as the Group's CFO effective from 1 July 2024. David Deacon, the current CFO, informed the Board of his desire to move away from a full-time executive role to pursue family and other interests once the right successor had been found. David will work closely with Zoe when she assumes her role to deliver a smooth and orderly transition process over the coming months.

Zoe Fox joins Oxford Metrics from AIM listed FireAngel Safety Technology plc where she has been its Chief Finance Officer since 2021. Zoe brings a wealth of international and manufacturing experience having worked both as an AIM CFO and within international corporations. Prior to her appointment as CFO of FireAngel, from 2010 she held the position of Finance Director with responsibilities for running and improving finance operations.

Before that Zoe worked for Jarden Corporation, where she managed the BRK Brands business in Europe, as Finance Director (2006 - 2010) and Financial Controller (2003-2006) and Coleman UK as Financial Controller (2001 - 2003). She qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2004. Zoe Anne Fox (formerly Zoe Anne Wagstaff), aged 51, has held the following directorships within the last 5 years: FireAngel Safety Technology Limited (former); FireAngel Safety Technology Group plc (former).