Defence Holdings PLC (LON: ALRT) has appointed Jim Clover OBE to its Advisory Board, strengthening its focus on defence and national security. Mr Clover brings more than 25 years of experience in cyber operations and intelligence across sensitive, mission-critical environments.
The appointment supports the company’s recently established National Security pillar within its Defence Technologies division and is intended to enhance capability development and delivery across defence-led programmes.
In connection with his appointment, Mr Clover has been granted 12,500,000 warrants, exercisable at £0.02 per share, with a five-year term. The warrants will vest in line with the company’s standard vesting schedule.
Defence Holdings said the addition of Mr Clover is expected to materially strengthen its strategic and operational positioning in national security and defence markets.
Management Commentary
Andy McCartney, Chief Technology Officer for Defence Holdings, said:
“Defence and national security are increasingly shaped by software, data and decision advantage. Jim’s experience at the heart of UK cyber and national security operations brings valuable perspective as Defence Holdings continues to align sovereign software capability with real operational Defence requirements.”
Jim Clover OBE said:
“Defence Holdings is building capability in areas that sit at the intersection of Defence, information advantage and national security. I look forward to supporting the Company as it applies sovereign, responsibly governed software to some of the most demanding Defence and national security challenges.”
About Defence Holdings PLC
Defence Holdings PLC (LON: ALRT) is a leading listed software-led defence company, focused on developing sovereign defence capabilities for the digital age. The Company’s five-year strategic plan, announced in June 2025, positions it to become a leading force in software-first defence solutions.
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