Xaar Appoints New CFO

Xaar, the leading inkjet printing technology group, today announces that Paul James has been appointed the permanent Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.

Paul James is the new Group Chief Financial Officer at Xaar

Paul has served as Interim Chief Financial Officer since 20th November 2024. Prior to this, Paul was Group CFO of Biffa from September 2023 to October 2024 and Group CFO of Genuit Group plc from March 2018 to September 2023. In addition, Paul has held a number of senior positions at Currys plc, Inchcape plc and British American Tobacco plc.

John Mills, Group Chief Executive Officer said:

"Paul is an outstanding senior executive with substantial financial experience and leadership capabilities, who will advance our strategic priorities and ensure we fully monetise the significant opportunity set before us.  We are delighted that he has recognised the long-term potential after making a meaningful contribution in just a short period of time."

Paul James Group Chief Financial Officer said:

"I am excited to join the talented team at Xaar as we progress to becoming the market leader in the printhead space. With solid foundations and cutting-edge technology, the company has access to significant structural growth and I look forward to supporting John in realising the full potential of the Company."