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Inspecs Announces NED Appointment

She was named one of the most influential women in the Global Licensing Industry in 2018.

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4 years ago

May 13, 2020

INVISION Staff

Angela Farrugia

(PRESS RELEASE) Inspecs Group plc, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of eyewear frames to global retail chains, announces the appointment of Angela Farrugia to the Board of Inspecs as a non-executive director.

An award-winning entrepreneur, Farrugia co-founded TLC (The Licensing Company Ltd) in 1996, which became one of the largest licensing companies in the world, creating licensing partnerships for major global brands and helping to extend their Intellectual Property into sectors such as food, beverage, clothing and home furnishing.

Following TLC’s acquisition by Global Brands Group Holding Limited (GBG) in 2014, Farrugia became group managing director with responsibility for driving leadership across an organization with 24 offices around the world.

Farrugia was named one of the most influential women in the Global Licensing Industry in 2018. Establishing her own brand consultancy agency, Brand x Society, in 2019, Farrugia has used her extensive brand licensing expertise and experience to advise clients across the consumer, fashion and retail sectors.

Farrugia is currently a lecturer at Central Saint Martins in London.

Lord MacLaurin, Inspecs Group plc Non-Executive Chairman, said:

“I am delighted that Angela has agreed to join the Board of Inspecs. She brings a sharp entrepreneurial mind and significant experience, expertise and knowledge of the global licensing industry, having worked with some of the most admired brands in the world.

“Angela’s appointment also increases the diversity of the Board in line with good governance practice and I have no doubt that she will be a great asset to the Group as we build on our successful track record of working with leading fashion brands to grow their licensed eyewear offering.”

The following information regarding Angela Trudie Farrugia (aged 55) is disclosed under Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies: