Board of Directors
Kinovo Board
The Kinovo Board is responsible for establishing and maintaining the Group’s systems of internal financial controls and importance is placed on maintaining robust operational controls.
Sangita Shah
Non-Executive Chairman
Sangita Shah is the Non-Executive Chair of Kinovo plc. Sangita also serves as the Non-Executive Chair of the AIM traded RA International Group plc, Non-Executive Director for Inspired plc., Non-Executive Director of the NASDAQ listed Forward Industries Inc., and is a Director of the Quoted Companies Alliance.
Sangita has extensive experience in corporate finance, journalism and senior consultancy. Sangita brings with her a wealth of AIM listed and public market experience. She has held numerous senior roles within blue chip organisations, including Unilever, Mars, Ernst & Young and KPMG, was a former board director of Swindon Town FC and a past President of the Chartered Institute of Journalists. She has consulted with a number of organisations including HM Cabinet Office, HSBC and other blue chip companies.
Sangita is also a regular consultant to several companies and HM Cabinet Office. Sangita is a qualified accountant and a frequent keynote Chair and speaker in forums for the Windsor Leadership Trust and in the past the European Parliament and European School of Management.
David Bullen
Chief Executive Officer
David Bullen joined Kinovo plc in April 2019 from Boleyn International Ltd, a strategic management consultancy he founded in 2016. As a turnaround specialist, he brings an impressive track record of creating substantial shareholder value. David started his career at Novartis, holding several senior positions over nine years, both in the UK and abroad with a strong focus on turning around and transforming businesses within the organisation. David joined Anpario in 2007, moving on to become COO in 2009 and then CEO in 2011 until 2016. During his tenure as CEO, he oversaw growth in revenue and profits, delivering a four-fold increase in share price and the company being recognised with the Queen’s Enterprise Award.
Clive Lovett
Group Finance Director
Clive joined Kinovo plc as Group Finance Director in November 2018. He was previously at St. Ives plc from 2010 to 2018, the international digital transformation group now called Kin and Carta plc, where he was Group Finance Director for its St. Ives Marketing Activation (SIMA) division, comprising print and marketing services businesses. At SIMA, he was part of the leadership team that undertook the successful restructuring of the businesses before their sale in early 2018. Clive has held senior finance roles at Informa Ltd., part of Informa plc, and IBC Business Publishing. Clive qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1989.
David Guest
Non-Executive Chairman
David was appointed to the Board as a Non-Executive Director in December 2019 and brings significant audit and accountancy experience. Having qualified as an accountant over 28 years ago, David is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and is currently the Senior Audit Partner at UHY Hacker Young in Brighton. He has extensive experience advising both UK and International companies on AIM and is Chair of the Company’s Audit and Risk Committee.
Kim Wright
Non-Executive Director
Kim was appointed to the board in April 2022. She brings 30 years of public sector experience and has enjoyed a successful career in local government. She has worked with some of London’s biggest councils operating at senior level for nearly 25 years. Kim was appointed as Chief Executive of the London Borough of Brent in May 2023, having joined from the London Borough of Lewisham where she worked for just under four years in the same role. Before this she was Group Director of Neighbourhoods and Housing at the London Borough of Hackney and has held other senior appointments with Barnet Council and Spelthorne Borough Council. Kim is a graduate of Loughborough University and a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership. Kim is the Chair of the Remuneration Committee.
