Peter Dubens, Non-Executive Chairman
Mr Dubens joined the Group in November 2010 as a NonExecutive Director and was appointed NonExecutive Chairman in May 2016. Mr Dubens is the founder and Managing Partner of the Oakley Capital Group, a privately owned asset management and advisory group comprising Private Equity, Venture Capital and Corporate Finance operations managing €3.0 billion. Mr Dubens founded Oakley Capital in 2002 to be a best of breed, entrepreneurially driven investment house, creating an ecosystem that supports the companies the Oakley Capital Group invests in, whether they are early-stage companies or established businesses. The vision of Oakley Capital has always been to encourage and back entrepreneurship. To that end, Oakley Capital Private Equity invests in and supports the continued growth and development of some of Europe’s leading companies, including the iconic sailing brand, North Sails and Facile, Italy’s leading price comparison website. Mr Dubens has substantial AIM company experience, he is a director of Oakley Capital Investments plc and previously held the position of Chairman of Pipex Communications plc and 365 Media Group plc.