Synectics plc announced that David Bedford, Finance Director and member of the Board, has resigned and been replaced by Amanda Larnder with immediate effect. Ms Larnder holds a degree in International Business and Modern Languages from Aston University and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland ('ICAS'), having qualified with Ernst & Young in 2006. Following management roles specialising in listed companies within Ernst & Young and Deloitte, Ms Larnder first joined Synectics in 2012 and was Financial Controller from 2015 until 2019.

She was Acting Finance Director during 2019 prior to the relocation of Synectics' Head Office from the Midlands to Sheffield. Since leaving the Company, Ms Larnder worked alongside leadership teams of both listed and non-listed businesses, in particular, supporting the sale of an AIM quoted business and working on the preparation of an initial public offering.