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Appointment of Non-executive Chairman
XP Factory plc has appointed James van den Bergh as its new Independent Non-executive Chairman, succeeding Richard Rose. Van den Bergh, currently CEO of TruFin Plc, brings experience in strategic focus, profitable growth, and capital allocation, principles he intends to apply to XP Factory. The company has grown significantly under Richard Rose's tenure, with revenues increasing from £0.9m in FY16 to nearly £58m in FY25. James van den Bergh holds 371,647 ordinary shares in XP Factory. Disclaimer*
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n2 February 2026\n \nXP Factory plc\n(\"XP Factory\", the \"Company\" or the \"Group\")\n \nAppointment of Non-executive Chairman\nXP Factory plc (AIM: XPF), one of the UK's pre-eminent experiential leisure businesses operating the Escape Hunt® and Boom Battle Bar® brands, is pleased to announce the appointment of James van den Bergh as Independent Non-executive Chairman with immediate effect. James succeeds Richard Rose following the announcement on 29 September 2025 of Richard's intention to step down from his role. \nJames currently serves as CEO of TruFin Plc (\"TruFin\"), an AIM-listed company, where he has created significant shareholder value through a clear strategic focus, profitable growth and disciplined capital allocation. These same principles will underpin his approach as Chair of XP Factory.\nTruFin was spun out of Arrowgrass Capital Partners in 2018, with James appointed CEO in September 2019. Having begun his career at Merrill Lynch, James entered investment management in 2003 and later led Arrowgrass's unlisted markets and alternative finance team. He brings deep relationships with both institutional investors and family offices.\nRichard Harpham, CEO, commented: \"It's been an absolute pleasure working with Richard Rose since I assumed the role of CEO in 2017. On behalf of the Board, I'd like to thank Richard for his wise support and guidance during a period which has seen XP Factory grow from a business with revenues of £0.9m in FY16 to almost £58m in FY25. We are delighted that James van den Bergh has agreed to succeed Richard as Chairman and look forward to working with him to help unlock value and capitalise on the opportunities ahead.\"\n \nINFORMATION REQUIRED UNDER SCHEDULE TWO PARAGRAPH(G) AND RULE 17 OF THE AIM RULES FOR COMPANIES IN RESPECT OF JAMES VAN DEN BERGH\n\n\n\n\nFull name:\n\n\nJames Andrew Gerald van den Bergh\n\n\n\n\nAge\n\n\n47\n\n\n\n\nXP Factory plc ordinary shares held:\n\n\n371,647 \n\n\n\n\nMr van den Bergh holds or has held the following directorships or partnerships in the past five years\n\n\n\n\nCurrent directorships:\n\n\nTruFin plc\nTruFin Software Limited\nPlay...